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.

Like every team on the F1 grid, Ferrari are filled with big characters and important figures who will be integral to Hamilton enjoying success at Maranello. John Elkann is Ferrari’s chairman and is effectively responsible for bringing Hamilton to the Scuderia.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has arrived at Ferrari’s headquarters to get down to work with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton hailed the start of “a new era” for Ferrari after clocking on at the factory in Maranello on his first day with his new team.

A year on from stunning the world with news of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finally got to work at Maranello on Monday.

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Monday, and said it was a dream come true to race for the Italian team.

Lewis Hamilton says he has "realised his dream" and his first official day at Ferrari marked a "new era in the history of this iconic team".

The seven-time world champion posed in front of the Scuderia’s headquarters with F1 fans appearing to spot a hidden message from the team