Scuderia Ferrari reveal Hamilton's 1st car for 2025 F1 season
What's the story
Scuderia Ferrari have officially announced the name of their upcoming Formula 1 vehicle as the SF-25, which is going to be the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton's first car at Ferrari.
The car will be unveiled on February 19, ahead of the sport's first season launch at London's The O2.
It will be a significant milestone in Lewis Hamilton's career after he moved to Ferrari ending a 12-year stint with Mercedes AMG Petronas.
Naming convention
SF-25 continues Ferrari's naming tradition
The SF-25 also continues Scuderia Ferrari's naming tradition, following the SF-23 and SF-24 from the 2023 and 2024 seasons respectively.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Ferrari has already conducted test drives at their own track in Fiorano and Barcelona.
Meanwhile, these tests come ahead of Hamilton's much-anticipated debut for Ferrari.
Test drives
Hamilton and Leclerc to test drive SF-25
Hamilton has been sharing track time with teammate Charles Leclerc in these tests. However, a recent test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was disrupted due to a crash involving Hamilton.
Looking ahead, Ferrari is set to participate in a tire test for Pirelli at the Spanish Grand Prix venue next week.
Both Hamilton and Leclerc will have their first experience driving Ferrari's new car in a shakedown at Fiorano on February 19.
Upcoming events
Pre-season testing in Bahrain
After the shakedown, the F1 field will head to Bahrain for pre-season testing from February 26-28.
The event will give another opportunity to Hamilton and Leclerc to get acquainted with the new SF-25 before the competitive season kicks off.
The unveiling of Ferrari's SF-25 is something fans and competitors alike are eagerly looking forward to, marking a new chapter in Formula 1 racing history.
Crash
Hamilton crashes during Ferrari's private testing in Barcelona
In a surprising turn of events, Hamilton crashed on his third day of testing for Ferrari.
The incident took place at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, during the team's private running.
Meanwhile, the crash happened on the second day of Ferrari's three-day running at the Circuit de Catalunya, a venue that hosts the Spanish Grand Prix.
However, despite the crash, Sky Sports News confirmed that Hamilton was unharmed and such incidents aren't uncommon in testing sessions.