Hamilton: I'm just focused on what's up ahead

Hamilton, who won six of his seven Formula 1 drivers' championships during a 12-year run with Mercedes, changed to Ferrari in one of F1's biggest driver moves of this century. Uniting the sport's most successful and supported team and the greatest driver of this era.

Hamilton told fans at the event where the 10 Formula 1 teams unveiled their car liveries for 2025:: "It's such a great night to be here amongst all of you. I think the word I'm thinking of is invigorated. I feel so full of life, and so much energy, because everything's new.

"I'm just focused on what's up ahead. I'm so proud to be a part of the team, something new and exciting for me," added Hamilton, one of the most successful F1 drivers ever, tied with Michael Schumacher in 2020 for the most F1 drivers' championships in the sport's history.

Despite his history with Mercedes, he said joining forces with Ferrari was an honour that fulfilled a childhood dream of his: "I've been lucky enough to have many firsts in my career, from the first test to the first race, podium, win and championship.

"I wasn't sure how many more firsts I had but driving a Scuderia Ferrari HP car for the first time this morning was one of the best feelings of my life. When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face," said the new Ferrari driver.

Hamilton, 40, has a two-year contract with Ferrari. He is preparing for the new season that begins next month in Australia; Hamilton will drive the SF-25 at the manufacturer's private racetrack in Italy today, before moving on to preseason testing on 26 to 28 February in Bahrain.