On Valentine’s Day, Lewis Hamilton enters a sprawling studio space in northwest London and intently stares at the magnificent creature standing off in the distance. “Sh-t,” says Hamilton to no one in particular.

Just before the start of the previous Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton announced that after an incredible run that saw him win seven world championships that he would be departing Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton stunned Formula 1 when it was announced he would be joining Ferrari last year, but not everyone thought it was a good idea.