F1 champion Lewis Hamilton shares picture in red as Ferrari switch made official

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton shares picture in red as Ferrari switch made official

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari has been made official

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Thursday 2 January 2025 19:56 Updated: 13:40

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has teased fans waiting for his debut in Ferrari red, posting a picture on his Instagram account.

The seven-time champion's switch to Ferrari is now official, with his contract starting on January 1, 2025.

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Hamilton first announced that he would be making the switch to the Maranello-based team at the start of 2024, enduring a long 11-month wait before he officially became a Ferrari driver, announced by both the team and the official F1 site on New Year's Day.

Now, attention has switched to when the 39-year-old might first be spotted in Ferrari gear, with team principal Fred Vasseur suggesting the seven-time champion will be taking to the track some time in January, before the official pre-season test at Bahrain in February.

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New Year's Day also saw some social media changes for Ferrari, dropping Hamilton a follow and posting a video of them looking through the seven-time champion's profile, which has amassed 38.5 million followers.

Hamilton then himself posted a photo, which sent his fans into a bit of a frenzy.

While fans eagerly wait for a picture of the seven-time champion dressed in Ferrari attire, Hamilton posted a photo of him racing in a Ferrari red helmet from his karting days.

The photo was complete with his iconic number 44 on the front of his kart, and a bright yellow racing suit.

Hamilton's Instagram story then displayed a picture of him on the ski slopes, where he was once again wearing a red ski suit.

Hamilton's first race as a Ferrari driver will not take place until March 16, at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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