The 2025 Formula 1 season's biggest crossover event — Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari — kicked off this weekend with our first look at what's to come. Sir Lewis hard launched his new era on Instagram, dressed to the nines, standing in front of Enzo Ferrari's house on the team's Modena grounds while a Ferrari F40 poked into the frame. The image was, by itself, the first mile marker in what will be a fascinating new section of Hamilton's career.
It was also more than just a tossed-off snapshot. There's plenty to read into that first image of Hamilton being welcomed by Ferrari into his new home — what he's wearing, who shot it, even some fun numerology to the background (more on that momentarily). Here's what you might've missed if you just hit the like button and kept scrolling.
