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Lewis Hamilton Completes First Ferrari Test Drive, Calling It a Career Highlight

The seven-time F1 champion begins his journey with Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.

  • Lewis Hamilton drove a Ferrari F1 car for the first time during a private test session at Fiorano, describing it as 'one of the best sensations' of his life.
  • The 40-year-old veteran joined Ferrari for the 2025 season after 12 successful years with Mercedes, where he won six of his seven world titles.
  • Hamilton completed his initial laps in a 2023 Ferrari SF-23, taking advantage of 1,000 km permitted for private testing before official pre-season trials begin.
  • Ferrari fans gathered near the Fiorano track to witness the historic moment, with Hamilton expressing excitement about fulfilling a lifelong dream of driving for the iconic team.
  • Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc will unveil Ferrari's 2025 car on February 19, followed by pre-season testing in Bahrain and the season opener in Australia on March 16.
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