The new year saw Lewis Hamilton make his first social media post as official Ferrari driver with the 2025 F1 season marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
The significant transition marks the end of his long-standing association with Mercedes, where he enjoyed a remarkable tenure that included six world titles and numerous race victories.
On January 1, 2025, Lewis Hamilton took to social media to share his first post as official Ferrari driver. The post featured a nostalgic childhood photograph of him wearing red, a color synonymous with Scuderia’s rich racing heritage.
The seven-time F1 world champion posted an Instagram story wearing a red jacket, helmet and goggles while he appears to be enjoying his winter break away on the ski slopes, along with an updated profile picture from his karting days.
Accompanied by a simple red race car emoji, this post not only signifies his official status with the team but also reflects the deep-rooted connection he has always felt towards Ferrari.
In previous statements, Lewis Hamilton expressed that driving for Ferrari had been a long-held dream, one that he is finally realizing as he approaches the latter stages of his career.
His version of the post on X gained more than 210,000 likes and two reposts followed later in the day, one of Ferrari’s post saying it was a “perfect time for a follow” and mentioning Hamilton – posted at 16:44 in Maranello, matching the race numbers of both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton’s first run as official Ferrari driver is set to happen later this month during private testing at the Fiorano circuit. Team principal Fred Vasseur expressed excitement about the 39-year old’s arrival, noting that it is an emotional moment for the team.
The 2025 F1 season promises to be an intriguing one for Hamilton and Ferrari. The team’s new car is set to be unveiled on February 19, and it will be fascinating to see how he adapts to driving a non-Mercedes-powered car for the first time in his career.
His previous stints at McLaren and Mercedes have provided him with a wealth of knowledge about high-performance racing cars, but Ferrari presents an entirely different challenge.
The technical aspects of the new car will play a crucial role in determining how quickly Lewis Hamilton can acclimate to his new surroundings.
