Lewis Hamilton marked the start of a new era in his illustrious career with an emotional first day at Ferrari ’s headquarters in Maranello. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion has joined the Scuderia after leaving Mercedes, replacing Carlos Sainz to partner Charles Leclerc.

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

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

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.

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Monday, and said it was a dream come true to race for the Italian team.

Lewis Hamilton says he has "realised his dream" and his first official day at Ferrari marked a "new era in the history of this iconic team".