Ferrari reveal packed Hamilton programme

Ferrari has outlined Lewis Hamilton's intense first day at Maranello, with the Italian team highlighting the "meetings and total immersion" in store for him.

The 40-year-old will race for the Scuderia for at least the next two seasons as he looks to add a record-breaking eighth F1 drivers' championship to his trophy collection.

Upon reaching the team's famed base for the first time, the British driver posed for his customary "first day" photo.

"Early this morning, the seven-time world champion arrived at the team’s Maranello headquarters at via Enzo Ferrari 27," Ferrari confirmed.

"From there he went to the Fiorano track where, against the backdrop of Enzo Ferrari’s house, in the small square now named after the only other seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Michael Schumacher, he was met by Team Principal, Fred Vasseur and Ferrari CEO, Benedetto Vigna.

"The traditional “first day” photos were taken there and even the weather helped to make Lewis feel at home, with some typically British overcast skies and drizzle. Also on hand was a Ferrari F40, Lewis’ favourite supercar."

Meetings and total immersion

The 105-time grand prix winner was then given a tour of the famed Fiorano house and Enzo Ferrari's office.

Upon getting back to the team's headquarters, Hamilton embarked on a "daylong total immersion programme" ahead of visits to different departments and technical meetings tomorrow.

"Next on Lewis’ agenda was a short visit to the Fiorano house and the pit garage, with Vasseur and Vigna, including a look at the famous office, from where Enzo Ferrari would watch his team at work," the team said.

"Hamilton then returned to the Scuderia HQ, where he met the management team and Piero Ferrari, before embarking on a daylong total immersion programme, visiting all the various departments to get to know the team.

"The work continues tomorrow with more technical meetings and briefings as preparations get underway for what will be a very busy season."