Lewis Hamilton left with ‘biggest smile on his face’ after first Ferrari F1 outing
Lewis Hamilton spoke about his impressive first day on-track in old Ferrari F1 machinery following his Maranello arrival.
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Lewis Hamilton has finally joined Scuderia Ferrari. The seven-time world champion hit the track to mark his switch to Maranello yesterday. Now, Hamilton has expressed his joy over driving a Ferrari F1 car for the first time.
The 40-year-old received an impressive welcome by the Italian team in Maranello. Lewis Hamilton took the 2023 race-winning SF-23 out for a spin in Fiorano. The Tifosi were lined up as they eagerly waited to witness this spectacle.
After the test, Lewis Hamilton claimed that he had the biggest smile on his face once he started the car and got out of the garage. The seven-time world champion insisted that it reminded him of the first time he ever drove an F1 car. As the 40-year-old enters a new chapter in his career.
When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face. It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car.
Lewis Hamilton said
Hamilton describes his first Ferrari test as “one of the best feelings of my life” today.
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) January 22, 2025
“When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face. It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car” #F1
Lewis Hamilton to trigger ‘massive’ change of mentality at Ferrari
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert highlighted the positive impact of Lewis Hamilton at Maranello. He claimed that the Italian team was ready to embrace a massive change of mentality under the guidance of the seven-time world champion. The 40-year-old brings a completely different mindset to the Scuderia after spending over a decade at Mercedes.
From what I understand, already with Ferrari, there is a massive change in the mentality of having Lewis Hamilton on board at Ferrari.
Johnny Herbert told Casinoutanspelpaus.
Certainly, Hamilton will make some changes to Ferrari’s operations. Such tweaks are normal when there is a big driver move. However, it is unlikely that the Scuderia will allow for too many overhauls which could impact the long-established structure at Maranello. It remains to be seen how this new union performs in the coming weeks.
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