F1 star Lewis Hamilton in ICONIC first picture as Ferrari driver

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Hamilton in ICONIC first picture as Ferrari driver

Lewis Hamilton is officially now a Ferrari driver

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Monday 20 January 2025 17:00

Lewis Hamilton has posted a stunning first picture as a Ferrari driver, on his 'first day' with the historic team.

The seven-time world champion announced almost a year ago that he would be moving to Ferrari, looking for a record-breaking eighth title in his age 40 season.

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He signed a multi-year contract, ensuring he will be racing in the sport well into his forties. Despite a dismal 2024 campaign where he finished seventh in the standings, excitement has been growing about Hamilton's Ferrari spell.

Attentions have been switching in the last month or so onto when Hamilton might make his Ferrari debut, or when he may first be spotted wearing the famous red gear alongside new team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Lewis Hamilton has officially joined Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton will partner Charles Leclerc at Ferrari

Hamilton's Ferrari debut

Ferrari have been teasing Hamilton content in the last month, with various social media posts hinting at a video containing both Hamilton and Leclerc being presented as new team-mates.

Now, Hamilton has officially taken to Instagram to celebrate his 'first day' with the team, revealing his first official photo as a Ferrari driver.

Stood outside the famous Ferrari HQ in Maranello, Hamilton appears alongside the iconic Ferrari F40 sportscar, a car that has become synonymous with the Italian car giants.

In the caption of the post, the seven-time champion wrote: "There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days.

"I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.

"Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together."

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