The seven -time world champion launches the winter tests with Ferrari this Wednesday, February 26.
Notice to Formula 1 fans, the wait is almost over! If the first Grand Prix of the season is only planned for the weekend of March 14 to 16, the first “official” laps of the 2025 single-seaters are good for this Wednesday, February 26 with the winter tests in Bahrain on the Sakhir circuit . The opportunity to see the real level (although some manufacturers do not push the engine thoroughly) and a certain hierarchy in the paddock.
Obviously, the attraction of the day will be on the side of the Garage Ferrari with the first official outing of Lewis Hamilton. The Italian manufacturer also announced on Tuesday that the Briton would take the track in first position, Charles Leclerc will take his place in the bucket during the afternoon session.
Septuple world champion, Lewis Hamilton has the “Crocs” and wants to prove that his career is not over and that he can still fight for a title after two delicate seasons at Mercedes. “Many pilots never manage to win a championship. I had the chance to evolve in two incredible stables. The story shows that some large teams cannot win. But Ferrari, she has a Incredible inheritance and an impressive world championship list, “said number 44.
If the struggle promises to be fierce with a Max Verstappen which targets a 5th crown and a Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who probably have the best car on the set, Lewis Hamilton believes in his chances. “The level is very high and other historic teams have shown their strength in recent seasons. But I have an excellent teammate and we are going to give everything.”