MANAMA - Lewis Hamilton will have a first impression of how his Ferrari rates against the rest when Formula One starts three days of testing in Bahrain on Wednesday with a new crop of cars and drivers.

Ferrari’s Chassis Technical Director, Loic Serra, is optimistic about Lewis Hamilton returning to top form, similar to his championship-winning days. Serra expl

Mercedes are the latest F1 team to officially unveil their 2025 car - the W16 - their first since Lewis Hamilton ’s move to Ferrari. Mercedes opted to reveal their new challenger ahead of its on-track debut at the Bahrain International Circuit, just two days before the start of pre-season testing.

Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton has departed for Ferrari and so Mercedes and Toto Wolff must chase F1 glory without the seven-time champion as rookie Kimi Antonelli races alongside George Russell

Lewis Hamilton began his highly anticipated Ferrari career in January, and ESPN goes inside his first days working for F1's famed Italian marque.

Hamilton's last F1 drivers' championship came in 2020 and the Briton finished seventh with Mercedes last year.

Lewis Hamilton's long-time Red Bull rivals have weighed in on his chances of potentially challenging for another World Championship this season.