Barely arriving at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton is already writing his name in the Scuderia Ferrari record book… but this time on social networks.
The seven-time world champion's first official photo as a Scuderia driver has become the most-liked photo in F1 history on Instagram.
In this photo, Hamilton poses in a suit and tie in front of a Ferrari F40, outside the team's legendary headquarters in Maranello. In a few hours, the publication exceeded five million “likes”, thus dethroning his new teammate Charles Leclerc. The latter previously held the record with 4.6 million “likes” for his victorious selfie taken on the Monza podium after his triumph at the Italian Grand Prix last year.
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In the caption of this publication which has already become historic, Hamilton shared his emotion:
“There are days that you remember forever, and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days.”
-“I have been lucky enough to achieve things in my career that I never thought possible, but a part of me has always held onto this dream of racing in red.”
“Today we begin a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”
Crazy fans
The 40-year-old Briton made F1 history by making the most resounding transfer in the discipline, leaving Mercedes after 12 years of collaboration and six world titles. His ambition is clear: win an eighth coronation and overtake Michael Schumacher.
The excitement surrounding his arrival is already palpable. From Monday, enthusiastic fans gathered in front of the Ferrari factory to welcome their new champion. On Wednesday morning, thousands of fans braved the cold to watch his first laps at Fiorano, where he took the wheel of a 2023 Ferrari SF-23 as part of his acclimatization program. The Hamilton-Ferrari era is only just beginning, and it already promises to be spectacular.
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