New Season, New Colors: Hamilton Joins Ferrari To Pursue Eighth F1 Championship

McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes also ready to impress at Australian Grand Prix.

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Driver Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari attends the F1 75 Live launch event at the O2 arena, London, February 18, 2025. AP/Kin Cheung

Ferrari’s newest recruit, Lewis Hamilton, is looking to cement his status as the greatest of all time in Formula 1, starting with Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne.

After an off-season of several driver changes, the 2025 F1 season begins Down Under with Mr. Hamilton wearing new colors. He had previously driven for Mercedes for 12 seasons, during which time he won six of his seven world championships, making him the most decorated driver in Formula 1’s history.

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