It was this kind of wonder that Hamilton, a seven-time world champion who has seen and won it all in Formula One, sought when he decided to move to Ferrari. For all the success he enjoyed with Mercedes, nothing could match the history and the magic of F1 ’s most iconic team.

Sebastian Vettel is said to have obsessed over his 'precious' notebook at the start of his spell with Ferrari as the German filled page after page with detailed comments about Scuderia's 2015 single-seater.

Ferrari has booked the Spanish Grand Prix venue from 28-30 January for a three-day private test which Hamilton will take part in alongside new teammate Charles Leclerc. Weather conditions look set to be cool, but dry and sunny throughout the week in Barcelona.