Lewis Hamilton's First Day at Ferrari: A New Era Begins

Lewis Hamilton starts his new job at Ferrari. See the best pictures from his first day at the iconic Maranello factory.

Lewis Hamilton's First Day at Ferrari: A New Era Begins

A year on from stunning the world with news of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finally got to work at the iconic Maranello factory on Monday as a full-time Scuderia driver.

Hamilton met with Ferrari's Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur, CEO Benedetto Vigna, chairman John Elkann, various other team members and plenty of fans on a busy start to his first week in red, which will also include a test drive at the team's Fiorano track.

Gracing the headquarters where so many greats before him built relationships, Hamilton said he "realised a dream" by officially getting started.

Take a look at the best photos from the seven-time world champion's momentous first day.

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