On Valentine’s Day, Lewis Hamilton enters a sprawling studio space in northwest London and intently stares at the magnificent creature standing off in the distance. “Sh-t,” says Hamilton to no one in particular.

Lewis Hamilton stunned Formula 1 when it was announced he would be joining Ferrari last year, but not everyone thought it was a good idea.

The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.