Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton had his first outing on the track for Ferrari on a misty Wednesday morning at Maranello, realising his dream of driving in the iconic red of the Italian team.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Ferrari’s headquarters to get down to work with his new team

Lewis Hamilton paid the Ferrari factory in Maranello a visit for the first time, acquainting himself with new surroundings he would call home. He then shook hands with senior members and conducted vital drills ahead of his first test run in red.

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Monday, and said it was a dream come true to race for the Italian team.

Lewis Hamilton says he has "realised his dream" and his first official day at Ferrari marked a "new era in the history of this iconic team".

Ferrari welcomed Lewis Hamilton to the team's base in Maranello, Italy, for his first official day with the Scuderia on Monday, 20 January. The seven-time world champion announced his move to 12 seasons and six drivers' championship wins at Mercedes.