LEWIS HAMILTON sealed a lifelong ambition today by completing his first laps as a Ferrari driver.

Hamilton, who turned 40 earlier this month, left his garage at 9:16 local time (8:16am GMT) as he took to the Italian team’s private test circuit at Fiorano in foggy conditions.

The seven-time world champion is testing a 2023 Ferrari – the latest model he is allowed to use – and is permitted to drive 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) under Formula One’s rules.