Lewis Hamilton Joins Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 Season

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is about to embark on a new journey, as he prepares to sit behind the wheel of the Ferrari 2025 challenger for the first time this Friday at the Australian Grand Prix. This marks his debut season with the iconic Italian team, and he couldn’t be more thrilled.

A Dream Realized: Hamilton’s Love Affair with Ferrari

In an interview with TIME, Hamilton revealed that joining Ferrari was a dream he never expected to come true. As he celebrates his first season with the Scuderia, he’s broken the internet with a heartfelt post on Instagram. “I remember getting off the phone and, like, almost shaking,” the Briton said. ” is a dream I didn’t expect to come true.”

Hamilton’s dream car? The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. He envisions himself cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway with his pet bulldog, Roscoe, in the passenger seat. “That’s the ultimate retirement car,” he said.

A Tribute to a Classic: Hamilton’s Homage to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

In an Instagram post, Hamilton shared a video created by his film and movie production company, Dawn Apollo Films, paying tribute to the iconic film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The video features Hamilton jumping a classic Ferrari through the streets of Chicago, with actor Edward Norton riding shotgun.

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has been one of my favourite movies since I was a kid,” Hamilton wrote in the caption. “This is to pay homage to the iconic film and to celebrate my first season with Ferrari.” The video received over 550,000 likes within just 5 hours of its release.

Excitement Builds Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

Team Principal Fred Vasseur is eager for the season to start in Australia. “The wait is finally over and we’re ready to take to the track for the first race of the season,” he said. “One could say we’re stepping back in time, as it’s been a few years since Australia hosted the opening round.”

Vasseur acknowledged that there are many unknowns heading into the new season, but he’s confident that they have everything in place to do well. “As always, we will concentrate on ourselves this week, aware that this is just the start of a very long season,” he said.

A Warm Welcome from the Tifosi

Last week, Hamilton and his team received a warm welcome from thousands of fans in Milan. Now, they’re eager to give their fans further reason to be proud of them at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. “Photos from Australian GP – Thursday” will capture the excitement and anticipation as Hamilton prepares to take on the Albert Park street circuit for the first time with Ferrari.