Lewis Hamilton shares breathtaking image during first Maranello visit as Ferrari driver
Lewis Hamilton ended the months-long wait of the Tifosi and shared the first picture of his new era as a Ferrari driver.
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Lewis Hamilton in Maranello (via @lewishamilton/Instagram)
Lewis Hamilton has finally made his highly-anticipated move to Scuderia Ferrari. The Tifosi were waiting to see the seven-time world champion in Maranello for almost a year. The 40-year-old broke the internet with a stunning image on social media.
Reports had emerged that Hamilton will make his first visit to Ferrari around January 19. The British driver confirmed that he had met his new team on Instagram. Lewis Hamilton posted a picture in a dashing black formal look with a long overcoat. The braided hairstyle further added to the image.
The seven-time world champion stood right in front of Ferrari’s Maranello base with the flag of the Prancing Horse being visible. Moreover, the iconic Ferrari F40 could be seen alongside the Briton. The F40 was the last Ferrari to be built under the leadership of the company’s founder and racing legend Enzo Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton happier than ever to fulfill childhood dream
The F1 icon wrote an emotional caption to mark the new chapter in his career. Lewis Hamilton mentioned that he will forever remember his first day as a Scuderia Ferrari driver. The Briton insisted that he always wished to race in red even when it seemed that it might not be possible. The seven-time world champion emphasized that he couldn’t be happier as he has finally accomplished this childhood dream.
There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days. I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realize that dream today.
Lewis Hamilton
Certainly, Lewis Hamilton is thrilled to be part of the Ferrari family. The British driver seems motivated to find his form with his new team. Hamilton is determined to achieve success at Maranello and potentially bag his eighth world title. However, it remains to be seen if the 40-year-old is able to meet these high expectations this year.
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