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LEWIS HAMILTON suffered an unfortunate crash for Ferrari on Wednesday.The 40-year-old, driving in just his second testing session for his new team, lost control of his car in the final part of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.Lewis Hamilton suffered a crash while driving for Ferrari on WednesdayCredit: RexHamilton suffered similar crashes against with Mercedes and McLarenCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd it may outline when Hamilton could win his next F1 titleCredit: GettyHis car – Ferrari’s 2023 Formula One challenger – is said to have sustained “significant” damage to its suspension and some aerodynamic parts.Fortunately, Hamilton walked away unharmed and with an improved understanding of the hardware he will use throughout the season.However, his crash could actually be an omen for when he will win his next F1 title.The last Briton to win the title at Ferrari was John Surtees in 1964, while no driver has ever won an eighth world title before.READ MORE IN F1Michael Schumacher is the only other driver to match Hamilton’s tally of seven, winning five of his seven titles with the Scuderia between 2000 and 2004.And Hamilton could now be counting the stars towards title number eight following his crash.That is because the Stevenage-born racer has ended up winning the title with each of his two previous teams after crashing in pre-season testing.Hamilton first crashed his car during his rookie season with McLaren in 2007 after losing control and skating across the gravel and into the wall at 186mph during testing in Valencia.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe then repeated this unfortunate event in 2013 after moving to Mercedes as he suffered a brake failure at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.However, in both cases, Hamilton then went on to win the title in his second season with the team.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Hamilton picked up his maiden F1 World Driver’s Championship in 2008 after going agonisingly close in 2007, while he also picked up the first of his six titles with the Silver Arrows in 2014.History appears to have repeated itself at his third team with his debut season testing crash happening in Spain.Ferrari finished second in 2024’s Constructor’s Championship, and will consequently have precious extra time testing aerodynamics in their wind-tunnel compared to winners McLaren.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconThat could give the Scuderia a vital edge to winning one of the two titles in 2025.Should the stars align for Hamilton once again, he should land the World Driver’s Championship in 2026, rather than the upcoming season.But that just so happens to be the year new F1 technical regulations hit, with smaller cars and more efficient engines present which could disrupt the playing field.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 2025 season gets underway on March 16 in Melbourne, Australia.Every team will reveal their car liveries at the same time on February 18 at the O2 Arena in London to celebrate F1’s 75th anniversary. More

LEWIS HAMILTON has crashed during Ferrari testing in Barcelona.The seven-time Formula One world champion has been preparing for the new season by getting to grips with his new Ferrari hardware.Lewis Hamilton has crashed out of Ferrari testing in BarcelonaCredit: RexHamilton had been getting to grips with his new hardware ahead of the 2025 seasonCredit: RexAfter his initial introduction at Maranello last week, Hamilton got behind the wheel for the first time at the Scuderia’s facility at Fiorano, where he completed 30 laps.However, during his second test run at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Hamilton did not fare as well.It is understood the 40-year-old suffered a minor crash after he went off at the final part of the circuit – including two high-speed right-hand corners – while driving the 2023 Ferrari F1 car.The damage to the suspension of the car and some aerodynamic parts is said to be “significant”, but thankfully Hamilton is reported to have no injuries and is completely fine.Hamilton was driving the morning session for testing in the SF-23, while team-mate Charles Leclerc was set to gear up for the afternoon running, though the crash is set to delay the Monegasque’s session.The pair shared testing duties during testing on Tuesday.F1 teams are heavily restricted in how much testing they can do with older car models, with just four days per year permitted.Testing restrictions dictate that current race drivers can complete a maximum of 1,000km (621 miles) of what is known as TPC (testing of previous cars) running.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAccording to BBC Sport, Ferrari are giving no specific details of the crash but will reveal their 2025 challenger on February 19.Despite a crash never being a good thing, it may actually be a good omen for Hamilton’s title chances.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Hamilton suffered testing crashes in his debut seasons with both McLaren in 2007 and Mercedes in 2013 before he would then go on to win the title in his second season in both cars.And if history repeats itself, Hamilton would be en route to win his eighth world title in 2026 – the season the new regulations hit the sport.Hamilton is just the 13th British driver to take the wheel at Ferrari and the second to do so permanently in the 21st century. The last Briton to drive for the Scuderia full-time was Eddie Irvine from 1999 to 2002.However, the last title won by a Brit in scarlet red came more than 60 years ago with John Surtees in 1964.After floundering form at Mercedes, Hamilton stunned the world this time last year by revealing he had agreed to quit Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari in a £100million deal.While Hamilton’s base salary is said to be worth £50m a season, his overall contract once sponsorships and bonuses are included is reported to be worth a staggering £363m.After being revealed in Ferrari colours last week, Hamilton said on Instagram: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red.”I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today. Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

SIR LEWIS HAMILTON is set to face a very special and STRICT rule at Ferrari, which he is not at all used to.Hamilton, 40, shocked the world of Formula One when he rolled credits on his glittering 11-year stint with Mercedes.Sir Lewis Hamilton is set to face a very special and strict rule at FerrariCredit: PAFerrari don’t have a No1 driver like Mercedes did when Hamilton drove for themCredit: AlamySir Lewis signed with Ferrari last year and and is expected to make his on-track debut on Wednesday.However, the British megastar is set for a completely different style with the Scuderia.It is well known several F1 teams quite openly have a driver hierarchy within the team.For example, Max Verstappen is given priority on strategy for Red Bull and the same applied for Hamilton at Mercedes when he teamed up with Valtteri Bottas.Read More on F1The same, though, doesn’t apply for Ferrari regardless of the names that drive their cars.The team is above all else and thus the notion of having a No1 driver is not considered by the Italian team.Therefore, Hamilton will not be receiving any preferential treatment when he links up with Charles Leclerc.Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur said last year: “I remember perfectly that one year ago in the same room, I had tons of questions about Charles number one and Carlos [Sainz] number two and blah, blah, blah.Most read in Motorsport“It’s not that we have a number one that’s a bigger asset. We have two drivers, they are doing a good job.”That poses as an interesting factor considering Hamilton’s dip in form and Leclerc’s rise.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Especially considering the Monegasque star has a 100 per cent record of out qualifying his team-mates across a full season. More

LEWIS HAMILTON has arrived for his first day of work at Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Formula One season.Hamilton shocked the world when the deal that would see him ditch Mercedes to drive in the scarlet red of the Scuderia was announced almost 12 months ago.Lewis Hamilton has been pictured on his first official day working at FerrariCredit: Instagram / scuderiaferrariHamilton was seen in a stylish suit as he posed in front of Enzo Ferrari’s houseCredit: PAThis had come following an official visit to the Ferrari factory in MaranelloCredit: GettyHamilton wore a beaming smile as he greeted eager fansCredit: GettyHamilton said he had always dreamed of driving for the ScuderiaCredit: GettyBut after getting back to winning ways with the Silver Arrows last season and taking in a skiing holiday, Hamilton has now headed to Italy for his first day of work with his new employer.Taking to social media, Hamilton was seen in a stylish suit outside the house of the team’s founder Enzo Ferrari.On X, formerly known as Twitter, the 40-year-old said: “New era @ScuderiaFerrari.”However, on Instagram, he wrote a far more detailed post where he said he had always dreamed of driving for Ferrari.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton wrote: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days. “I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. “I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.”Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHamilton reportedly arrived at Maranello at 10am local time this morning, where he was snapped for photographs that quickly spread across social media.He was accompanied by several people on his way into the factory with a full day of meetings scheduled as part of a “daylong total immersion programme” to get the Brit integrated.F1 fans convinced Ferrari are changing iconic red livery for Lewis Hamilton’s debut season after week-long teaseShortly after midday local time, the official pictures of the superstar in front of Ferrari’s house were published on social media with Hamilton seen posing with his favourite supercar, the Ferrari F40.A team statement cheekily said the wet weather would help him feel at home with “some typically British overcast skies and drizzle”.He was then given the grand tour of the Fiorano House, including Enzo Ferrari’s office, and the pit garage before visiting different departments ahead of technical meetings tomorrow.He was then mobbed by members of the Tifosi as he showed off a beaming smile outside of the factory.Hamilton will become the 13th British driver to race for Ferrari in F1, following in the footsteps of the likes of Nigel Mansell, Eddie Irvine and John Surtees – the last Brit to win the world title with Ferrari in 1964.Ollie Bearman, who will drive for Haas on the 2025 grid, became the shock 12th-ever British driver for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and the first in the 21st century.Hamilton’s deal, reported to be worth £363million including salary, bonuses, image rights and sponsorships, will run for the 2025 and 2026 F1 seasons.It will be the first time in his F1 career that Hamilton has not raced backed by Mercedes power, with his time at McLaren coming with a Mercedes engine before joining the main works team in 2013.He is statistically the most successful driver in the history of the motorsport, with a joint-record seven world driver’s titles, a record 105 race wins, a record 202 podiums and a record 104 pole positions.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans will get their first taste of Hamilton in a Ferrari car during pre-season testing in Bahrain in March, while the first race of season commences in Australia on March 16.He will partner Charles Leclerc throughout the season.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

THE 2025 Formula One season will kickstart with a brand new launch event in London next month.For the first time in the sport’s history, all ten teams will come together at the O2 Arena to unveil their new liveries.All 20 F1 drivers will attend the sport’s first-ever season launch event next monthCredit: GettyLewis Hamilton will be there with new team Ferrari for the first timeCredit: GettyThey will also showcase their driver line-ups – many of which will be different to last season’s.Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will be in attendance with new team Ferrari and team-mate Charles Leclerc.Mercedes – Hamilton’s former team – will also be attendance with principal Toto Wolff as well as George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli.Reigning champion Max Verstappen previously hinted that he could pull a sickie in order to miss the event.READ MORE IN F1Asked about it while streaming in November, the Dutchman said: “What is F1 75? What are you talking about?”After being informed about what it was, he continued: “I don’t watch any F1… I hope I’m sick that week.”Should he attend, Verstappen will line up alongside Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and new team-mate Liam Lawson.Lawson was announced as Sergio Perez’s replacement in December.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 34-year-old was axed after finishing eighth in the driver standings.McLaren – who won the Constructors’ Championship last year – will be there with the same line-up of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they launch their new papaya livery. Start of F1 races will look very different in 2025 with major change for first time in over a decadeFans will be able to hear from all 20 drivers and all 10 team principals on the night, with some special guests also promised.The event will also be streamed for those who were unable to get tickets.In another change to the F1 season, Rolex has been replaced as the sport’s official timekeeper.The luxury watch brand has been replaced by TAG Heuer.TAG’s return comes as the first individual partner as part of F1’s 10-year deal with luxury goods company LVMH.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More