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The seven-time world champion, who joined the Italian outfit after parting ways with Mercedes at the end of 2024, downplayed talk of chasing a record-breaking eighth title and instead emphasised his hunger to deliver Ferrari their first drivers’ championship since 2007.
During the off-season, Hamilton wasted no time integrating with his new team. He took to the track in Ferrari’s SF-25, their contender for the upcoming campaign, during a shakedown at Fiorano alongside teammate Charles Leclerc.
The British driver’s early impressions have fuelled optimism among fans, with Ferrari widely regarded as a serious contenders for the 2025 title fight.
“They’re in a strong position,” Hamilton said when addressing the media. “To me, it would be the first (title). Winning the championship for Ferrari is the first. That’s what I’m working towards. I don’t think about the number eight.”
The 40-year-old, who turns 41 in January, made it clear that team success trumps personal milestones. “I’m thinking about the first championship that the team has won for some time,” he added.
“They’ve already had many, many world championships over their history, but for me, it’s about that first one with them. How can I contribute to that? How can I help them achieve it?”
Ferrari has not tasted driver’s championship glory since Kimi Raikkonen’s triumph 18 years ago, a barren run Hamilton is determined to halt. His arrival has sparked excitement across the sport, with many believing the combination of his experience and Ferrari’s recent resurgence could prove unstoppable.
The 2025 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16, where teams will battle over 58 laps of the 5.278-kilometre Albert Park circuit. For Hamilton and Ferrari, it marks the start of a campaign brimming with potential—one that could see them rewrite the history books together.
