The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Lewis Hamilton has started Formula One pre-season testing for Ferrari. The 40-year-old British driver announced last year was leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari after spending 11 years and winning six of his seven world titles with the Silver Arrows.

Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

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

Good morning and welcome to day one of testing. We have seen all 10 teams reveal their liveries in the 75th anniversary event last week but now we get to see the 2025 cars in action. Teams have just three days of testing to get to grips with their set ups before the season officially kicks off in Australia.

F1 legend Mario Andretti has bestowed a new Italian-inspired nickname upon Lewis Hamilton following his move to Ferrari. The seven-time world champion will now be known as "Luigi" as he prepares to join the iconic Italian team.

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,