Lewis Hamilton marked the start of a new era in his illustrious career with an emotional first day at Ferrari ’s headquarters in Maranello. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion has joined the Scuderia after leaving Mercedes, replacing Carlos Sainz to partner Charles Leclerc.

Lewis Hamilton has made his hotly anticipated debut in a Ferrari car on track as the team prepare for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The seven-time world champion battled thick fog that greeted him at Ferrari's Maranello HQ - a good omen as fellow seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher also battled the fog on his first day at Ferrari back in 1995.

Formula 1 fans have been reacting after seeing Lewis Hamilton's social media post as he begins life as a Ferrari driver. After 13 successful years racing for Mercedes, Hamilton announced in early 2024 that he would be leaving the Brackley-based team for Ferrari.