Ferrari might make Lewis Hamilton happy again

Lewis Hamilton seems to be in a completely different persona at Ferrari than he was during his final season with Mercedes.

Ferrari might make Lewis Hamilton happy again

Lewis Hamilton in Maranello (via @lewishamilton/Instagram)

Lewis Hamilton starts a new chapter in his career with Scuderia Ferrari this year. The British driver joins Maranello after an underwhelming final season with Mercedes. The F1 icon seemed to be in need of such a change in environment.

The seven-time world champion has struggled since the start of the ground-effect era in 2022. Hamilton even went winless for over two years. 2024 was better in some regards but his frustrations only increased as Mercedes fell behind rival teams.

Lewis Hamilton even thought of quitting the 2024 season at one point. Such instances show that the 40-year-old had grown tired of his situation at Brackley. However, it seems that Hamilton might be reinvigorated at Scuderia Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton full of energy at Maranello

The British driver kicked off his Ferrari journey by an iconic post on Instagram. Lewis Hamilton even greeted the Tifosi who were eagerly waiting to spot the seven-time world champion in red. Moreover, he even made his on-track debut shortly afterwards at Fiorano.

Massive crowd gathered outside Ferrari's factory in Maranello (via @lewishamilton/Instagram)
Massive crowd gathered outside Ferrari’s factory in Maranello (via @lewishamilton/Instagram)

Lewis Hamilton seems to be in a different mood entirely at Ferrari than he was at Mercedes in recent months. The 40-year-old finally has a new outlook to his future with his new team. This has been resonated by the Scuderia.

Hamilton will be given whatever he needs to get up to speed at Maranello. He is a driver who thrives when he is comfortable, something Ferrari has likely made him feel already. So much so, that the Briton recalled his first F1 test when he got into the cockpit of the SF-23.

The seven-time world champion feels to be in a starkly different mindset with Ferrari. It seems that the 40-year-old has gained faith in himself once again. This will further raise expectations on the Briton for the upcoming season. Though, it remains to be seen if he can convert this energy into on-track results.