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The historic moment left fans around the world breathless, while the atmosphere on the track was unprecedented.
Since early morning, Fiorano was full of fans who were patiently waiting for Hamilton's first outing in red.
The popular Tifosi, known for their passion for Ferrari, gathered as early as 5 am, taking the best positions along the track to witness this historic event.
Hamilton took to the track around 09:30, testing last year's F1-75 and SF-23 cars, and the first laps caused great applause.
The internet soon exploded – social networks were flooded with videos and reactions from fans, and this moment is already being called one of the most important in the history of Formula 1.
"Hamilton's first time in a red car - a sight that will be remembered for a long time!" was one of the most frequent comments on social networks.
Charles Leclerc
Alongside Hamilton, his teammate Charles Leclerc was also on the track, but in the shadow of this historic moment, even the Tifosi favourite faded into the background.
Leclerc did his part of the testing, but the crowd remained focused on Hamilton, who was also on the track showed why he is one of the greatest in the history of the sport.
Last night's photo of Hamilton in his red overalls had already caused a wave of enthusiasm, but today's footage of his driving took the whole story to a new level.
Every lap, every move, caused enthusiasm both in the stands and on the among fans online.
Hamilton will continue testing in Barcelona, where he will further adapt to Ferrari's philosophy and prepare for a season that could be a turning point in his career.
Ferrari fans have been waiting a long time for this moment, which has finally arrived. The man who defended the colors of Mercedes decided in his later years to come to Ferrari, the most trophy team of the F1 scene, ready to mess up the plans of everyone, but primarily Max Verstappen. Hamilton is ready for revenge for 2021.
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