Lewis Hamilton takes to track in Ferrari for 2025 pre-season in Bahrain | The IndependentJump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKieran JacksonWednesday 26 February 2025 10:33 GMTLewis Hamilton during day one of testing in Bahrain (Getty Images)Lewis Hamilton's first public appearance driving for Ferrari will be at the official pre-season test in Bahrain.This test is crucial for assessing the performance of the 2025 F1 cars and predicting the season's competitive landscape.Hamilton's driving style requires adjustments to suit Ferrari's car design, featuring a pull rod front suspension and increased cockpit distance.Six rookies, including Liam Lawson and Ollie Bearman, will participate in the test, gaining valuable experience ahead of the season opener in Melbourne.Unusual weather conditions, with lower temperatures than usual for Bahrain, could impact data analysis and car performance during the test.In fullLewis Hamilton’s big Ferrari adjustment and unusual weather: What to look out for at F1 testing in BahrainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in