Lewis Hamilton has received a remarkably warm welcome at Ferrari, with the Italian team's vice chairman Piero Ferrari dismissing any concerns about the 40-year-old's fitness as he begins his new chapter with the Scuderia.

The incident happened during a three-day test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the team’s 2023 F1 car.

The reaction to Lewis Hamilton’s first drive in a Ferrari left one of his F1 rivals shocked. This week the seven-time world champion drove for the Italian team for the second time, taking part in three days of testing in Barcelona.

Ferrari have confirmed that their 2025 F1 car will be called the SF-25, in line with their last two Scuderia challengers. Lewis Hamilton will debut in scarlet red this year and is set to drive the SF-25 for the first time at the official three-day pre-season test in Bahrain from 26-28 February.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has realized his “dream” after his first official day at Ferrari, promising “a new era” for the team.

Lewis Hamilton was reportedly left delighted after testing for Ferrari despite crashing his car on the second day of running. He gained some valuable track time at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya earlier this week, aiding Ferrari preparations for the new season with three days of testing.

Lewis Hamilton has waved to a crowd of waiting fans as he drove a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time since joining the Italian team for the 2025 season.