Lewis Hamilton recently expressed his gratitude toward the FIA after they unveiled a significant announcement that confirmed what many had already suspected. The seven-time world champion acknowledged that the FIA’s announcement of the 2025 pre-season testing schedule simply confirmed “a truth everyone already knew.”

In a statement after the FIA confirmed that pre-season testing would once again take place at Bahrain International Circuit, Hamilton remarked, “I think we all knew where we’d be heading for pre-season testing, but it’s good to have it officially out there. It’s where the groundwork begins, and I’m ready for it.”

The 2025 season will be one for the history books as Hamilton is set to make his highly anticipated debut with Ferrari after an 11-year tenure at Mercedes. The FIA’s announcement officially revealed that the pre-season tests would take place in Bahrain on February 26-28, ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, Australia, where Hamilton will compete in his first race with Ferrari.

Fans and analysts alike have been eagerly awaiting Hamilton’s move, and now, with the confirmation of the 2025 schedule, the excitement is building. Hamilton, known for his meticulous preparation, is ready to hit the ground running in his new red suit.

As Hamilton concluded, “Pre-season testing is where the magic starts, and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel with Ferrari. It’s a new chapter, and I’m embracing every moment.”