Lewis Hamilton hailed the start of “a new era” for Ferrari after clocking on at the factory in Maranello on his first day with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Maranello, but will face a tough team-mate in Charles Leclerc when the season gets underway.

Lewis Hamilton marked the start of a new era in his illustrious career with an emotional first day at Ferrari ’s headquarters in Maranello. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion has joined the Scuderia after leaving Mercedes, replacing Carlos Sainz to partner Charles Leclerc.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Ferrari’s headquarters to get down to work with his new team.

FIA steward Johnny Herbert has warned Lewis Hamilton about Charles Leclerc ’s attitude heading into their first season as team-mates. The Ferrari star won’t ‘be afraid’ of his seven-time world champion colleague and will be ready for ‘hostilities to commence’.

Today marks Lewis Hamilton's first day as a Ferrari driver; catch up on all the latest F1 news about his big move.

Replacing Carlos Sainz, Hamilton will now race alongside Charles Leclerc for Ferrari. Fans are eager to see the seven-time world champion in Ferrari red as he aims to add to his record-breaking career. The 2025 Formula 1 season will officially begin on 14 March at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and conclude on 7 December.

Lewis Hamilton says he has "realised his dream" and his first official day at Ferrari marked a "new era in the history of this iconic team".

Ferrari welcomed Lewis Hamilton to the team's base in Maranello, Italy, for his first official day with the Scuderia on Monday, 20 January. The seven-time world champion announced his move to 12 seasons and six drivers' championship wins at Mercedes.