Hamilton spotted at Maranello as Ferrari tease announcement

Lewis Hamilton is set to drive a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the very first time this week at the team's circuit in Fiorano.

20 January 2025

Lewis Hamilton has been spotted arriving at Maranello for the very first time, ahead of his unofficial debut for Ferrari. RacingNews365 understands that Hamilton will conduct a private test at Ferrari's Fiorano Circuit this week, as he begins to settle into the Italian team alongside Charles Leclerc. On Sunday afternoon, Ferrari teased an announcement on social media with a clock turning to 16:44, representing the driver numbers of Leclerc and Hamilton. On Monday morning, the seven-time world champion was seen arriving at Maranello, ahead of his first week with the team. It remains to be seen whether Ferrari was teasing an announcement on Sunday afternoon, only time will tell!

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