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The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

Lewis Hamilton will undertake a second private test session with Ferrari this month after the FIA changed their rules to allow F1 drivers to conduct 1,000 kilometres of TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) running across four different test days. Hamilton made the switch to Ferrari at the end of last year after an 11-year career with Mercedes.

After 12 seasons and six world titles, the Briton swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red on January 1 as he bids to win a record eighth world title.

After the turn of the year, Lewis Hamilton officially started for his new employer: Ferrari. The Italian Formula 1 team is said to have developed a special test programme to ensure the seven-time world champion is given enough time to get used to his new car and new team.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur recently expressed what he feels about his new driver Lewis Hamilton doubting his own driving skills.