Andrea Kimi Antonelli was more nervous than he had been for some time. A racing driver’s career can often hinge on sliding doors moments such as these. The 18-year-old wasn’t trying to secure a Formula One drive. He completed that mission months ago when he signed with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton.

The day has finally arrived as Lewis Hamilton completes his first laps as a Ferrari driver in an old car at the team's Fiorano test track.