First look: Hamilton makes Ferrari F1 debut

Lewis Hamilton has taken to the track for the first time as a Ferrari F1 driver at the Fiorano circuit.

Hamilton arrived at Ferrari’s factory in Maranello at the start of the week as he began his preparations for his latest career chapter.

He spent Monday and Tuesday getting up to speed at the factory and the personnel working there before taking to the track at Fiorano on Wednesday.

It is believed the seven-time champion is driving the F1-75 car that competed in the 2022 season, delivering Ferrari four race wins and 20 podium results.

The private outing is being conducted ahead of his first official appearance for Ferrari in an F1 session next month at pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Hamilton will partner Charles Leclerc at Ferrari this year as the duo aim to end the Italian squad’s title drought, which stretches back to the 2008 campaign.

RacingNews365 understands the Fiorano test will be made up of multiple runs during which Hamilton will accustom himself to the operational settings on the steering wheel, crucial to in-race management.

It will also offer Hamilton a chance to get accustomed to his new team and the communication procedures over the team radio.

Hamilton is also sporting a stunning yellow new helmet livery at Fiorano.

See Hamilton on the track at Fiorano below!