It was this kind of wonder that Hamilton, a seven-time world champion who has seen and won it all in Formula One, sought when he decided to move to Ferrari. For all the success he enjoyed with Mercedes, nothing could match the history and the magic of F1 ’s most iconic team.

As proved by an already iconic photo, this is a pairing of historic dimension – the door to an eighth world title has just opened every so slightly

Lewis Hamilton ’s father, Anthony Hamilton, has provided an insight into his son’s intense preparations for his Ferrari debut. The seven-time world champion completed his switch to Ferrari this week with a visit to the team’s factory in Maranello, where he made his official debut in red.