Lewis Hamilton is poised for a thrilling switch to Ferrari after his departure from Mercedes at the end of 2024.
- Hamilton will not participate in any post-season tests for Ferrari in 2024, leaving fans eager for 2025.
- His debut in the iconic red car is scheduled for early 2025, during Testing of a Previous Car (TPC) sessions.
- The pre-season testing in Bahrain will officially mark Hamilton’s new beginning with Ferrari.
- There’s an ambitious plan to ensure Hamilton hits the ground running, with minimal adjustment time needed.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time World Champion, is gearing up for a fresh chapter in his racing career as he joins Ferrari in 2025. After a long and successful partnership with Mercedes, Hamilton’s move has sparked excitement and speculation among Formula 1 enthusiasts.
Despite the buzz, Hamilton’s first stint in a Ferrari won’t be during the 2024 season’s post-events. Both he and Mercedes agreed to skip these sessions, focusing instead on his farewell from the team. Thus, fans will have to wait until 2025 for his much-anticipated debut in the famous Scuderia red.
The first opportunity to see Hamilton with Ferrari will be during the Testing of a Previous Car (TPC) sessions. It’s expected that he might drive the F1-75, Ferrari’s 2022 model, likely at the Fiorano circuit, their home testing ground. These sessions are crucial for Hamilton to familiarize himself with the team’s culture and expectations before the new season kicks off.
Hamilton is not expected to require extensive adaptation time, as Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has indicated. “I’m not sure that he needs tons of hours of acclimatization,” Vasseur commented in discussions on Hamilton’s transition. He emphasized Hamilton’s experience would allow him to quickly get up to speed. The plan includes one or two TPC days before intensive pre-season testing in Bahrain.
The 2025 pre-season test in Bahrain is set from February 26-28, where Hamilton will officially take his first competitive steps with Ferrari. This all comes ahead of a special car launch event in London, celebrating Formula 1’s 75th anniversary, where all teams will unveil their new liveries at the O2 Arena.
With 2025 poised for new beginnings, Hamilton’s fiery debut with Ferrari promises excitement for fans worldwide.
