A Ferrari Formula 1 star has been caught in an awkward mixup following Lewis Hamilton 's first outing with his new team. The 40-year-old completed his move to the Scuderia during the off-season after his departure from Mercedes, with whom he won six of his seven world titles over a historic 12-year spell.

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton had his first outing on the track for Ferrari on a misty Wednesday morning at Maranello, realising his dream of driving in the iconic red of the Italian team.

Lewis Hamilton 's Ferrari debut got off to a bizarre start, leading to disappointment for many of his fans who had gathered to see their hero in action. The seven-time Formula 1 champion's preparations for the new campaign have been ramping up this week following his stunning switch to the Scuderia from Mercedes during the off-season .