January 22, 2025 will mark a historic moment for Scuderia Ferrari. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will make his first laps as an official Ferrari driver.
The first test program to prepare for the 2025 season
Next week, Lewis Hamilton will make its first official tests behind the wheel of the Ferrari F1-75, a car that competed in the 2022 season. Scheduled for January 21 and 22this test will take place on the Fiorano circuit, the stronghold of Ferrari. This session is part of the Scuderia's “Previous Car Test” program, which allows drivers to acclimatize to the team's procedures and environment.
Hamilton will not be alone on the track. Charles Leclercwho is also preparing for the 2025 season, will take over January 22 to test the car, thus ensuring the continuity of the tests. Weather conditions could, however, modify the initial program, with possible adjustments between January 21 and 23.
New collaboration between Hamilton and Leclerc
The partnership between Hamilton and Leclerc represents a turning point for Ferrari. After the Vettel era, the Scuderia offers itself a unique duo, combining the experience of a multi-titled champion and the youth of a driver determined to conquer world titles. This joint work begins this January, with careful integration for Hamilton. The meeting with its engineers, the first simulator sessions and the adaptation to the internal processes of the team will be crucial steps to make this marriage a success.
-The two drivers already know each other well and have a healthy competitive dynamic. Their interactions will be closely monitored, as their success will largely depend on their ability to collaborate effectively within the team.
The climate of the Scuderia and expectations for the 2025 season
The climate within Ferrari is one of optimistic renewal, particularly under the leadership of Frédéric Vasseur, the team principal. Although excitement is palpable for Hamilton's arrival, the Scuderia does not lose sight of the challenges ahead. The testing program will intensify with a second session scheduled for late January in Barcelona, where Ferrari has booked the track for three days. Both drivers will have the opportunity to improve before the first tests of the season in Bahrain.
The main objective is to prepare the new Ferrari single-seater for 2025a completely redesigned car, as Vasseur pointed out. The development of this new car, the 677, more radical than the SF-24, is already underway, and drivers will have to quickly get their bearings to maximize their potential on the circuits.
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