The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.

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.

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton moved to the Scuderia for the beginning of the 2025 F1 season, following in the footsteps of some of the most legendary drivers of the sport. But while he adapts to the new car,

Lewis Hamilton has started Formula 1 preseason testing for Ferrari in the next step in his bid to win an eighth F1 title

Day one of testing in Bahrain was Hamilton’s first chance to get a true feel of the SF-25. Hamilton and Charles Leclerc conducted a shakedown last week at Ferrari’s home track at Fiorano. However, given the short and tight nature of the Italian circuit, it would have been difficult for either driver to get up to speed.

Wide-ranging reports claim that Aston have raised the prospect of signing the Dutchman during talks with potential sponsors. It was suggested during the off-season that they would be prepared to pay a whopping £790million ($1billion) to take him away from Red Bull.

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