MELBOURNE – Lewis Hamilton will look to lay down an immediate marker against world champion Max Verstappen when the Briton makes his highly anticipated Ferrari debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this week.

Hamilton made the move to Ferrari from Mercedes following the darkest period of his career, where he claimed just two victories from his last 69 appearances. But when asked if he is feeling the weight of expectation of a transfer billed as the biggest in F1 history,

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he was itching to get going during the "most exciting period of my life" at Ferrari, but cautioned of a transition period as he gets used to a new car. "Definitely this is the most exciting period of my life,

Lewis Hamilton called his decision to move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season the fulfillment of a “childhood dream.” On the cusp of embarking on his first season in red, the legendary driver is checking another “dream” off the to-do list.