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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Lewis Hamilton Realizes Ferrari Dream: A New Era in Formula 1 Begins
Caption: Lewis Hamilton Realizes Ferrari Dream: A New Era in Formula 1 Begins. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton begins a new chapter, officially joining Ferrari and marking what he calls "a dream realized.” Hamilton, 40, kicked off his Ferrari journey on Monday, touring the team's factory and meeting key figures, including team boss Frederic Vasseur and CEO Benedetto Vigna. In an Instagram post, Hamilton expressed his excitement: “Today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days I’ll remember forever.” Hamilton’s schedule included a tour of the iconic Fiorano test track, Enzo Ferrari’s office, and briefings with technical teams to prepare for the upcoming season. Hamilton has already tested the 2023 Ferrari car at Fiorano, marking a smooth first experience with the team and setting the tone for the upcoming season. This marks the first time in Hamilton’s career he will race with a non-Mercedes engine, adding to the challenge of adapting to a new team. Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc will share duties at Bahrain’s official pre-season testing from 26-28 February to prepare for the 2025 campaign. Before the season opener in Australia (14-16 March), Ferrari will unveil their 2025 car on 19 February following the F1 launch at London’s O2 Arena. Ferrari’s team principal Frederic Vasseur acknowledged the challenge but expressed faith in Hamilton’s ability to adapt quickly, calling him "far from a rookie.” To fully immerse himself in Ferrari culture, Hamilton plans to live part-time in Italy, embracing the national pride associated with driving for the iconic Scuderia. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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