Ferrari welcomes Lewis Hamilton on his inaugural day with the team
Lewis Hamilton Joins Ferrari for 2025 Formula 1 Season
In a major shakeup for the Formula 1 world, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has joined Ferrari for the 2025 season. Hamilton, who has spent the past decade with Mercedes-Benz AMG, will be driving alongside Charles Leclerc in what promises to be an exciting partnership.
Hamilton's first day at Ferrari was on Jan. 20, where he visited the Fiorano test track and met with several key figures at the Italian team, including Fred Vasseur, Benedetto Vigna, John Elkann, and Piero Ferrari.
During his initial days with Ferrari, Hamilton will be spending time familiarising himself with the team's F1 cars and simulator, as well as diving into technical meetings and briefings. He may also learn Italian during his time at Ferrari, as he seeks to integrate fully into the team.
Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes comes after a series of aerodynamic issues and poor performances in his final seasons with the team. However, he remains focused on chasing his eighth Formula 1 world championship title, which he hopes to achieve with Ferrari.
Meanwhile, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a rookie driver from Italy, will fill Hamilton's seat at Mercedes. Antonelli, who has shown impressive speed in practice sessions, is still prone to making mistakes, but Mercedes is confident that he has the potential to become a top-tier driver.
Carlos Sainz, Hamilton's predecessor at Ferrari, will be driving for Williams in the new season. Sainz has had a successful career with Ferrari, but he is looking forward to a new challenge with Williams.
Hamilton's first race with Ferrari will be the 2025 season opener in Australia, scheduled for March 16. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the debut of this new partnership, and it promises to be a thrilling season of Formula 1 racing.
Interestingly, Hamilton's favourite supercar is the Ferrari F40, which adds an extra layer of excitement to his move to the Italian team. It remains to be seen how Hamilton's move to Ferrari will impact the Formula 1 landscape, but one thing is for sure - the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent history.
