It was the high point of Lewis Hamilton's first series of public appearances in Ferrari colours. After his presence in Maranello, documented on Monday by some photos, then his appearance in a Scuderia suit yesterday, the seven-time F1 world champion took to the track at Fiorano this Wednesday at the wheel of a 2023 SF-23.
The fans and fans of the driver made the trip and were ready in the morning to welcome him, but it was indeed a private Test of Previous Cars (TPC) so that the Briton had a first glimpse of his new team.
It was shortly after 9 a.m. this morning that Hamilton took to the track, dressed in his new colors and wearing his all-yellow helmet design. With the dew of dawn and the regular rains, the track was wet and this test was carried out cautiously.
In total, Hamilton completed around 30 laps with his new team, as well as practice starts. Enough to familiarize himself with the Ferrari engine, since it is the first time that he is driving for a team using a block other than Mercedes.
He then went to take a crowd bath with the fans, before Charles Leclerc took over on the track, Ferrari taking advantage of this day to run his duo, who will undoubtedly have discussed at length to continue to familiarize themselves with this news association.
-Find here the photo gallery of this 1st test which will be regularly completed during the day.
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