When will Lewis Hamilton make his Ferrari F1 debut?

The F1 world was rocked by the news of Lewis Hamilton's sensational move to Ferrari. But when will the seven-time world champion officially don the iconic red?

After a glorious decade with Mercedes, during which he won six world titles and helped the team win eight consecutive constructors' championships, the Brit is poised for a fresh challenge, joining the Prancing Horse and finally fulfilling his childhood dream.

While Carlos Sainz bids farewell to Maranello, Hamilton arrives on a multi-year contract, ready to team up with Charles Leclerc and ignite a new era of competition.

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When will Lewis Hamilton join Ferrari?

Unfortunately, we will have to wait with bated breath until the 2025 season, which starts in March, to witness Hamilton hit the track in Ferrari red.

With the official 2025 schedule now released, it is confirmed that the Australian Grand Prix has snatched back its season-opening slot from Bahrain. This means we will witness the seven-time champion in a fiery red Ferrari, officially taking the grid for the very first time at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 14 when drivers take to the track for the first practice session of the year.

However, before the curtain rises on a new era for Hamilton, he will be aiming to end his Mercedes swansong on a high note. This 'last dance' season began back in February with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and, at the 12th round of the season, he finally claimed an emotional, long-awaited victory in front of his home crowd at Silverstone - his first in 945 days.

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