A little earlier this year, in February, the Formula 1 world was surprised by the news that Lewis Hamilton was going to join Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season. Since the new 2022 regulations, the seven-time champion no longer fought for the world championship. He has only achieved two victories in the last three years. The German manufacturer no longer responded to the Briton's demands, it preferred to close the Mercedes chapter and set off for new objectives, and why not win an eighth coronation? Fans around the world are eager to see the Stevenage native in red, but for that, they will have to be patient.
Announced on Wednesday, Lewis Hamilton will not be behind the wheel of the SF-24 in Abu Dhabi for pre-season testing next December. Due to an obligation from the title sponsor of the Silver Arrows “Petronas”, the 39-year-old driver will have to make an appearance with the partners of his current team. This Tuesday, according to rumors from the Italian media, the Englishman could reside in Enzo Ferrari's house, information that is not accurate for our colleagues at Motorsport.com. Only Michael Schumacher has had this privilege.
A first round in red at the start of 2025
Still according to information from our colleagues at Motorsport.com, Lewis Hamilton will carry out tests at the wheel of a Ferrari for the 2022 season, on the Fiorano track, Scuderia circuit, at the start of 2025. The main team of the stable of the prancing horse, Fred Vasseur, is trying to prepare as much as possible for the arrival of the Briton, opting for gentleness.
“I'm not sure he needs tons of acclimation hours. He is experienced enough to be fast from day one, or at least very quickly. We will have one or two days of TPC, plus the Bahrain test, and that will be enough. It is certain that part of the team is already focusing on season 25, on the testing plan, on communication and so on, with Lewis being part of it. But not on the racing team and I don’t think about it.”
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Driver for Scuderia Ferrari from the 2025 campaign, Lewis Hamilton will not have the opportunity to get into the SF-24 in Abu Dhabi, for the pre-season tests. He should make his first laps in red early next year.
