Lewis Hamilton has unveiled a photo of himself donning the iconic red Ferrari colors for the first time. The seven-time Formula 1 champion made the switch to Ferrari from Mercedes after a successful 12-year stint. Hamilton recently visited Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters and is set to begin test-driving at the Fiorano circuit in preparation for the upcoming F1 season, commencing in March at the Australian Grand Prix.
At 40 years old, Hamilton aims to assist Ferrari in clinching their first championship in over 15 years. He took to social media to share an image of himself in the team’s colors, captioning it “FIRST TIME IN RED.” Hamilton expressed his excitement about fulfilling his dream of racing for Ferrari, emphasizing the significance of the day as he embarks on a new journey with the legendary team.
Ferrari provided insights into Hamilton’s first day with the team, detailing his visit to the Maranello headquarters and the Fiorano track. The day included meetings with key figures such as team principal Fred Vasseur and Ferrari chief executive Benedetto Vigna. Hamilton’s agenda also featured a tour of the Fiorano house and pit garage, along with interactions with the team’s management and Piero Ferrari.
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