Hamilton is gearing up for his grand prix debut with Ferrari, having made the switch from Mercedes earlier this year. The seven-time world champion is hoping to challenge for a record-breaking eighth title before his illustrious career comes to an end, after three seasons of underperformance with Mercedes .

Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix