Multiple sources have speculated on the potential debut dates for seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari car.
According to Formula1.it, the British driver is expected to drive the Ferrari F1-75 for the first time on January 22 during testing at the Fiorano circuit in Italy. However, this date may change due to weather conditions or scheduling conflicts of the teams.
Sources close to the Italian team indicate that the most likely debut window for Hamilton is the last week of January, between the 28th and 30th. Besides Hamilton, there will also be Charles Leclerc, and, possibly, Antonio Giovinazzi, Antonio Fuoco, or Arthur Leclerc.
On February 1, 2024, it was officially announced that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari for the 2025 season, where his teammate will be Charles Leclerc. By the end of the 2024 season, Hamilton scored 223 points, finishing in seventh place in the individual standings.
It's important to note that Hamilton spent 11 years with the Mercedes-Benz team, winning seven World Championship titles.
Previously, in his final race with Mercedes, Hamilton overtook teammate George Russell, claiming victory in their points battle.
In other news, the British driver shared a farewell message to the German team on his social media before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.