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Lewis Hamilton Drives Ferrari F1 Car For First Time

British driver Lewis Hamilton cheers Ferrari fans gathered outside the track, after testing a Ferrari Formula One SF-23, in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, Wednesday, Jan.22, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, had an exhilarating experience as he drove a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time at the team's Fiorano test track. The 40-year-old British driver, who recently joined the Italian team for the 2025 season, expressed his excitement, calling it 'one of the best feelings of my life.'

Hamilton took to the track in a 2023-specification Ferrari SF-23, adorned with his racing number, 44. Despite the cold and wet weather, a crowd of around 1,000 spectators gathered to witness Hamilton's debut in the iconic red car. The driver, visibly thrilled, waved to the fans before embarking on his first lap.

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