Lewis Hamilton will first test a Ferrari F1 car early next year, with the prospect of him driving at the 2024 post-season test in Abu Dhabi a non-starter. Seven-time F1 world champion will leave Mercedes after 12 years at the Silver Arrows at the end of the season and only has three races left before he moves to the Scuderia in 2025.

Following a title sponsorship deal earlier this year, Ferrari will be bringing another significant sponsor on board from 2025 onwards.

The first details surrounding Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari F1 debut have emerged as wild rumours are put to bed. Lewis Hamilton is set to get his first run out in a Ferrari F1 car at the start of next year.