Lewis Hamilton Begins 'new Chapter' At Ferrari

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton took his first steps as a Ferrari driver on Monday and expressed his delight at joining the iconic team.

The 40-year-old shocked the paddock last February when he announced that after 12 successful years with Mercedes, he was departing for Ferrari.

'Today we start a new chapter in the history of this iconic team, and I can't wait to see what story we will write together,' he said in a press release as he appeared for the first time in Maranello, the headquarters of the Scuderia.

Wearing a long overcoat, dark suit and tie with a white shirt, Hamilton presented a chic look as he posed in front of the former home of Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the famous Prancing Horse marque, according to photos released by his new team.

Hamilton then went to the Fiorano circuit to meet team boss Frederic Vasseur, and Ferrari's managing director Benedetto Vigna.