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Lewis Hamilton’s First Day at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton's First Day at Ferrari

On his first day as a Ferrari driver, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton posed for an official photo alongside the legendary Ferrari F40 in Maranello, Italy, the iconic home of the Italian supercar manufacturer.

The historic event was marked by the presence of Ferrari’s F40, prominently featured in the photograph commemorating Hamilton’s arrival at the Maranello headquarters. January 20, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day Hamilton officially joined Ferrari, coinciding with Donald Trump’s second inauguration as President of the United States.

Hamilton, widely recognized for his bold and unconventional fashion sense, opted for a refined and classic look this time. The 40-year-old British racing icon was elegantly dressed, reminiscent of the sophistication associated with Ferrari’s legendary founder, Enzo Ferrari. After the photo session with the iconic F40, Lewis Hamilton proceeded to Ferrari’s Fiorano test track, where he met team principal Frédéric Vasseur and CEO Benedetto Vigna.

Hamilton’s affinity for Ferrari isn’t new; he has owned several of the brand’s prestigious road cars, including:

  • Ferrari 599 GTO
  • Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
  • Ferrari LaFerrari

It’s expected that Hamilton may soon leverage his new role to spotlight Ferrari’s latest innovations, such as the 2025 Ferrari F80 supercar or the Ferrari Purosangue SUV. Meanwhile, his rival, Max Verstappen, has already appeared in promotional content featuring a Ford Mustang Dark Horse, ahead of Red Bull’s partnership with Ford for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Notably, before concluding his 12-year tenure with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton secured one of the ultra-exclusive AMG One hypercars. This high-performance vehicle, limited to just 275 units, counts former Formula 1 stars David Coulthard and Nico Rosberg among its owners.

mercedes amg one

Hamilton is set to drive a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time on January 22, 2025. The British driver will test the Ferrari F1-75, the car used during the 2022 Formula 1 season, at Fiorano. His new teammate, Charles Leclerc, is also expected to join the session. Additional testing is planned later this month at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, God willing.

Who Is Lewis Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula 1 driver regarded as one of the sport’s greatest athletes. Born on January 7, 1985, in Stevenage, England, he debuted in Formula 1 with McLaren in 2007 before transitioning to Mercedes in 2013. Now, in 2025, he begins a new chapter with Ferrari. Hamilton has claimed seven World Championships and is celebrated for his remarkable driving abilities, combined with his distinctive personality and commitment to social and humanitarian causes.

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