With a bit of exaggeration, one of the most anticipated debuts in Ferrari history arrives, Lewis Hamilton "finally" really wears red.
And he'll immediately begin working intensively as a full-fledged member of the Maranello team, first on the simulator. This will take place on January 20th, precisely next Monday, and two days later he'll be able to drive the Ferrari F1-75 on the Fiorano circuit, with which Charles Leclerc so fittingly kicked off the racing season a few years ago. After the Fiorano test, the Reds will quickly move to Barcelona, where Hamilton will also be able to rack up new kilometers. These old car tests allow him, according to this year's regulations, a maximum of four test days or 1,000 kilometers covered.

For the Briton, not only will the technology be unfamiliar, but the Scuderia's operations and culture will also differ from the British style he has become accustomed to throughout his career. The time he has to get to know the team, the engineers, and the mechanics is rather short. Not to mention the chance to explore Charles Leclerc, his direct rival, on the other side of the pits...