Crowds gather as Lewis Hamilton drives a Ferrari Formula 1 car for the first time at the team's Fiorano test track.

Lewis Hamilton ’s debut F1 outing for Ferrari has resulted in “a state of emergency” being declared in Maranello. That is according to a report by F1-Insider, who claim that Hamilton’s appearances this week have triggered the Maranello Mayor, Luigi Zironi, to call for assistance from neighbouring towns.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has realized his “dream” after his first official day at Ferrari, promising “a new era” for the team.