Take a first look at Lewis Hamilton making his Ferrari debut at the official pre-season Formula One test in Bahrain. Today (26 February) was the first time Hamilton was properly unleashed on the track following his big move from Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton was fifth-fastest in his first session of preseason testing with Ferrari as his successor at Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, posted the fastest time.

Lewis Hamilton risked a serious injury as he hopped off the back of a moving golf buggy during the first week of Formula One pre-season testing in Bahrain. Hamilton took the new Ferrari car for a spin in Bahrain on Wednesday, with the seven-time Drivers’ Championship winner one of the first out onto the track.

Bahrain is the new venue for F1 winter testing due to favorable weather and central location. The 2025 testing, involving 10 teams over three days, precedes the Australian Grand Prix season opener on 16 March.

Lewis Hamilton fifth fastest on full testing debut for Ferrari in Bahrain - Hamilton completed 70 laps on a trouble-free morning.

Lewis Hamilton was caught up in an awkward moment on the first day of pre-season testing while driving for Ferrari. The seven-time champion got behind the wheel for the morning session, with Charles Leclerc taking over in the afternoon. He looked mostly assured but had a couple of nervy moments, running wide on two occasions.

Lewis Hamilton will have a first impression of how his Ferrari rates against the rest when Formula One starts three days of testing in Bahrain on Wednesday with a new crop of cars and drivers.