This Monday, January 20, 2025, Lewis Hamilton will remember it for a very long time. It was on this same day that his life in red officially began. The seven-time world champion went to Maranello, Ferrari headquarters, this Monday for his first day as a driver for the Scuderia.
From there, he then went to the Fiorano circuit where he was welcomed by Frédéric Vasseur, the team principal, and Benedetto Vigna, CEO of the brand. A series of photos were taken in the square of Michael Schumacher, the only other seven-time world champion in history, with the famous house of Enzo Ferrari as a backdrop. Lewis Hamilton posed there next to a Ferrari F40. A model which was not chosen by chance since it is the Englishman's favorite supercar.
After a tour of the Fiorano facilities, Charles Leclerc's new teammate returned to the team's headquarters where he met management as well as Piero Ferrari, son of Enzo and vice-president. Lewis Hamilton will also visit the different departments to get to know all the employees.
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« There are days you will always remember and today, my first as a Scuderia Ferrari driver, is one of those daysthe person concerned is moved. I have had the chance to achieve things in my career that I never thought possible, but a part of me has always kept this dream of one day racing in red. I couldn't be happier to make this dream come true today.
I am incredibly grateful to John Elkann (president)Benedetto Vigna, Fred Vasseur and the entire Ferrari team for the trust placed in me and for integrating me into this family.
-I am very excited to start this new era, meeting and working with a group of extremely talented and inspiring people. I am determined to bring everything I have to offer to the team, the broader organization and the fans.
Today, a new chapter in the history of this iconic team begins, and I can't wait to see the story we will make together. »
On Tuesday, new technical meetings and briefings are planned for Lewis Hamilton who will continue his integration. As for its first run, Ferrari plans to hold TPC either Tuesday or Wednesday at Fiorano, depending on conditions.
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