Lewis Hamilton isn't about to let age stop him pursuing an historic eighth Formula 1 title with his new team Ferrari. An eighth world title would be an all-time record but winning after turning 40 has been a challenge for even the greatest drivers in F1 history.

Lewis Hamilton appeared in a Ferrari car on the streets of Milan on Thursday as anticipation builds towards his first F1 race for the Scuderia. The 40-year-old, who has moved from Mercedes after 12 years and six world titles, has received a rapturous reception from Ferrari fans since he joined in January.

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He won't race for Ferrari until next week in Australia, ending 13 months of hype since he announced his decision to leave Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was announced way back in February 2024. With the Formula 1 season finally done and dusted, and Hamilton having had the chance to say his farewells to the Mercedes team,

With F1’s current regulations now in their fourth year, the performance gaps that gave front-runners comfortable advantages are shrinking fast. Teams that were once struggling to keep pace have had enough time with these cars to catch up on the learning curve. (See: Ferrari and McLaren’s surge last year .)

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari has already proved to be an enormous commercial success for the Scuderia, with one social media post by the Brit breaking a new record

Lewis Hamilton is determined to make history by securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 World Championship, despite the challenges that come with racing at the age of 40.

Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari in Australia next week is reminding him of how he felt ahead of his Formula One debut for McLaren in Melbourne in 2007. The seven-times world champion, the sport's most successful driver with 105 grand prix victories and 202 podiums,