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Lewis Hamilton is testing in Barcelona ahead of the Formula One season
The British driver was fastest in the morning session, completing 48 laps
Hamilton presented an award with Ellie Goulding at Wednesday's BRITs
The Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne, Australia on March 15
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Published: 09:34 EST, 26 February 2015 | Updated: 10:30 EST, 26 February 2015

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Lewis Hamilton sent a motivational message to his Instagram followers from the cockpit of his Formula One car in Barcelona.

The British driver, who is currently testing in Spain ahead of the first race of the season on March 15, posted an 'in-car selfie' alongside the message: 'Have an amazing day today, #TeamLH!! Be GREAT!!'

Hamilton was fresh from Wednesday night's BRIT Awards, where he presented the Best International Female Solo Artist award alongside Ellie Goulding at the O2 Arena, before racing back to Barcelona for Thursday's testing session.

Lewis Hamilton posed for an 'in-car selfie' in the garage in Barcelona before heading out for testing

Hamilton is pictured with Calvin Harris (left) at the O2 Arena ahead of the Brit Awards on Wednesday night

Hamilton was the fastest driver in the morning session in Barcelona, recording a best lap of 1:24.881

THURSDAY MORNING TESTING

1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1:24.881 (48 laps)

2. Felipe Massa (Williams) 1:25.763 (29)

3. Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull) 1:25.947 (45)

4. Romain Grosjean (Lotus) 1:27.079 (33)

5. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) 1:27.802 (33)

6. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 1:27.813 (28)

7. Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 1:27.866 (34)

8. Jenson Button (McLaren) 1:31.479 (7)

Hamilton was the fastest of the drivers during the morning session, ahead of Williams' Felipe Massa and Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat.

After testing, Hamilton and his Mercedes team will head to Australia for the first race of the 2015 calendar, in Melbourne on the weekend of the 13-15 March.

The 30-year-old recorded 48 laps in his car, while fellow Brit Jenson Button could only manage seven in his McLaren.

Reigning Formula One champion Hamilton was taken ill during testing last Thursday, but recovered for this week's session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.