Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has realized his “dream” after his first official day at Ferrari, promising “a new era” for the team.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Ferrari’s headquarters to get down to work with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton hailed the start of “a new era” for Ferrari after clocking on at the factory in Maranello on his first day with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton shared snaps of his first day as a Ferrari driver, posing next to a Ferrari F40 at Enzo Ferrari's Fiorano office.

Ferrari welcomed Lewis Hamilton to the team's base in Maranello, Italy, for his first official day with the Scuderia on Monday, 20 January. The seven-time world champion announced his move to 12 seasons and six drivers' championship wins at Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton’s era with Ferrari has officially kicked off, as the seven-time world champion paid a visit to Scuderia’s factory in Maranello on Monday.