Lewis Hamilton has given a definitive verdict on his new Ferrari car ahead of the Formula 1 season opener at the Australian Grand Prix. The 40-year-old was announced to be racing for the Italian team in February 2024, and officially joined the Prancing Horse earlier this year.

Slipping off a Ferrari would have been a very bizarre way for Lewis Hamilton to injure himself ahead of his debut.

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"How is Charles Leclerc dealing with what feels like an extended coronation of Lewis Hamilton as king of Maranello, of Ferrari?"

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has ignited a fervor among fans in Italy, with his first public appearance involving high-speed demonstrations and a deft recovery from a near-mishap. Hamilton is set for his Ferrari race debut at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix and remains enthusiastic about beginning this new chapter.

Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has claimed that Charles Leclerc was “much faster” than Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton in F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain. And he believes Hamilton’s motivation could suffer if he sees “no chance of winning” this season.