1 / 19
Image Gallery
GALLERY: Hamilton pictured driving a Ferrari F1 car for the first time at Fiorano
Lewis Hamilton’s dream first week as a Ferrari driver continued on Wednesday, with the seven-time World Champion getting the chance to complete his first laps in one of the team’s F1 cars.
Hamilton’s run at Ferrari’s dedicated Fiorano track – just around the corner from their Maranello headquarters – is part of an “immersion programme” to help him get used to life at the Scuderia in the build-up to the 2025 season.
MUST-SEE: How new Ferrari driver Hamilton’s first day at Maranello unfolded
Following meetings with team chiefs, introductions to employees, tours of factory buildings and more, Wednesday morning saw Hamilton hit another milestone when he took to the track in red.
Ferrari confirmed that Hamilton left the Fiorano garage at 09:16 CET, with his initial running – in front of some dedicated Tifosi at the side of the circuit – taking place in cool, misty conditions.
The outing comes amid further positive news for the former Mercedes man, who is set to reunite with his former trainer Angela Cullen as he begins his next F1 chapter.
READ MORE: Hamilton shares first look at striking helmet design for new Ferrari chapter
Check out Hamilton’s maiden Ferrari on-track outing in the gallery at the top of the page.
RACE TICKETS - AUSTRALIA
Don't miss your chance to be at the first Grand Prix of 2025 and experience the season-opener in Melbourne...
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Technical TECH ANALYSIS: The gains Williams are targeting with the new FW47
News Piastri insists ‘I can be World Champion’ as he expands on rules of engagement with Norris for 2025
Feature From lending vital equipment to intervening at accident scenes – 8 of the kindest moments in F1 history
FeatureF1 Unlocked From pop performances to airport arrivals – 5 of the most unusual car launches in recent F1 history
