Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has realized his “dream” after his first official day at Ferrari, promising “a new era” for the team.

Ferrari have published a rare snippet of Lewis Hamilton's speech to the team from his first day at the Maranello factory.

Lewis Hamilton hailed the start of “a new era” for Ferrari after clocking on at the factory in Maranello on his first day with his new team.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Ferrari’s headquarters to get down to work with his new team.

Ferrari could move Lewis Hamilton's first F1 test to a different venue if bad weather disrupts their plans. Ferrari will reportedly move Lewis Hamilton ’s first F1 test for the team away from their Fiorano test base if poor weather puts pay to their plans.

A year on from stunning the world with news of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finally got to work at Maranello on Monday.

Hamilton will continue to embed himself within his new team on only his second day at the factory. According to Autoracer, day two will consist of technical and briefing meetings “in view of the season.” This will likely give Hamilton a chance to meet his new race engineer, Riccardo Adami.