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.

Hamilton was on track during the morning session on day one of 2025 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Charles Leclerc set to take over in the afternoon. Surprisingly, 18-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli topped the session, with Hamilton's Mercedes replacement beating his seven-time world champion predecessor.

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.

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Ferrari’s 2025 Formula One driver lineup commands attention.

Lewis Hamilton may have a joint-record seven Formula 1 titles to his name, but he suggested winning the championship with Ferrari would be the most important yet.

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out on the idea of leaving Formula 1 for good, if he finally catches his white whale and secures a record eighth world drivers' title. The Brit won championship number seven back in 2020,