The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

Lewis Hamilton has sent his first message as a Ferrari F1 driver, revealing he “could not be more excited for the year”. Hamilton has officially become a Ferrari driver, making the switch from Mercedes for the upcoming 2025 F1 season.

Pre-season testing is set to take place in Bahrain on February 26 to 28, but Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has already revealed that the team will likely try and get Hamilton out on their private Fiorano track at some point in January, although the session will be 'weather permitting'.

Hamilton’s deal with the Italian team started on January 1 after the seven-time world champion completed his transfer from Mercedes.

The Briton has officially joined the Italian giants from Mercedes, with whom he won six of his drivers’ world titles. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement ahead of his first season as a Ferrari driver in 2025 and will partner Charles Leclerc at the team.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he was excited for 2025 and ready to embrace change at Ferrari as he updated his LinkedIn profile with the hashtag "newjob."

After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 as he bids to win a record eighth world title.