Lewis Hamilton has sent his first message as a Ferrari F1 driver, revealing he “could not be more excited for the year”. Hamilton has officially become a Ferrari driver, making the switch from Mercedes for the upcoming 2025 F1 season.

After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 as he bids to win a record eighth world title.

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement ahead of his first season as a Ferrari driver in 2025 and will partner Charles Leclerc at the team.

Lewis Hamilton's choice of attire at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - his final race as a Mercedes driver before joining Ferrari - has been branded "inappropriate" by a former team-mate

The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

The Briton has officially joined the Italian giants from Mercedes, with whom he won six of his drivers’ world titles. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lewis Hamilton issues first statement as he embarks on a new journey with Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season, leaving behind a historic tenure at Mercedes.