The 36-year-old has joined the Scuderia for the final five races of this season, and will be reserve driver for 2010, after Force India owner Vijay Mallya agreed to release him from his contract with his team.
For Fisichella, he is unlikely to enjoy a greater feeling in motor racing than when he steps into the cockpit of his Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix in a week's time.
Not since 1992 has an Italian driven one of the scarlet machines at the team's home race in Monza, with Fisichella following in the footsteps of Ivan Capelli.
The pressure on the 36-year-old Roman will be high, but he said: "I'll do my best to reward the team for the great opportunity I have been given.
"I know it will not be easy, but I will always try and get the best result possible."
Expressing his delight at the prospect, Fisichella added: "I'm over the moon.
"I can still hardly believe the fact we are realising the dream of my life, and I want to thank Ferrari and its president, Luca di Montezemolo.
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