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WATCH: Hamilton takes to the track for the first time as a Ferrari driver

22 January at 08:59
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  • Nicole Mulder

Lewis Hamilton has officially made his debut behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula One car. On a misty morning at the Fiorano circuit, the seven-time world champion completed his first lap in an older Scuderia F1 car. The moment was witnessed by hundreds of passionate Tifosi who gathered early to catch a glimpse of the historic occasion.

Hamilton takes first Ferrari steps

At 9:16 local time, Hamilton drove out of the garage in a Ferrari for the first time, the Italian team confirmed. The Sky Sports camera crew was also on hand to capture the moment, with presenter Craig Slater providing commentary as Hamilton emerged from the fog at the Fiorano circuit. The excitement was palpable as the first images of the seven-time world champion in a Ferrari F1 car were shared with fans, marking a new chapter in Hamilton's career. You can see these historic images at the bottom of this article.

Many fans travelled early to the circuit to get a good spot to watch the test. Photos shared on social media show that the first fans arrived at around 5 a.m. Even before dawn, at a still foggy Fiorano, hundreds, possibly thousands, of fans and photographers were already waiting along the circuit.

On Tuesday, Hamilton shared a picture of himself in a red Ferrari overall with the caption 'First time in red'. Now, he has unveiled his new helmet on social media. The caption simply reads 'And yellow'. The seven-time world champion has opted for a helmet in a classic Ferrari colour: yellow with red accents.

This article was written in collaboration with Toby Nixon

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