Hamilton's first Ferrari drive 'one of the best feelings of my life'

Lewis Hamilton described his first drive in a Ferrari Formula One car on Wednesday as "one of the best feelings of my life".

The seven-time world champion has joined Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, ending a long stint with Mercedes.

The move sees one of the sport's most famous names link up with its most iconic team.

And fans got the opportunity to see Hamilton in the Scuderia red for the first time during a 30-lap test at Maranello.

The moment was as exciting for Hamilton as it was for those supporters, as he explained afterwards.

"I've been lucky enough to have many firsts in my career, from the first test to the first race, podium, win and championship, so I wasn't sure how many more firsts I had," Hamilton said.

"But driving a Scuderia Ferrari HP car for the first time this morning was one of the best feelings of my life.

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"When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face.

"It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car; it was such an exciting and special moment, and here I am, almost 20 years later, feeling those emotions all over again.

"I already knew from the outside how passionate the Ferrari family is, from everyone in the team to the Tifosi, but to now witness it first-hand as a Ferrari driver has been awe-inspiring.

"That passion runs through their veins, and you can't help but be energised by it.

"I'm so grateful for the love I have felt from everyone in Maranello this week. We have a lot of work to do but I can't wait to get started."