January 20, 2025 will remain a memorable date in the history of Formula 1. On that day, Lewis Hamilton, one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport, reached a crucial milestone in his career by arriving officially at Ferrari. After the announcement a year ago of his signing with Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season, this moment was immortalized by a symbolic photo taken in front of “Casa Ferrari”, the former home and office of Enzo Ferrari in Fiorano.
A symbolic and well-framed photo
This first photo of Lewis Hamilton as a Ferrari driver is much more than just an image. It was carefully composed to convey a deep message, a hidden meaning that cannot escape attentive observers. In this photo, we notice the presence of seven windowsa direct nod to the seven world titles Hamilton won during his career.
But that's not all. The front doorvisible in the photo, represents the 8th title that Hamilton aspires to conquer with Ferrari. This title, which he considers a major objective of his career, symbolizes the ultimate victory which would crown his time at the Scuderia, and which, according to him, is now within his reach. The idea that the door is opening to this future title is all the more striking when we know that Ferrari, although a major F1 institution, has not won a world championship for more than 15 years.
The iconic Ferrari F40 and the legacy of Enzo Ferrari
Beyond the windows and the door, another detail in the photo caused a reaction: a Ferrari F40, one of Enzo Ferrari's most legendary creations, features in the background. This car is not only a symbol of Italian know-how, but it also represents the link between Enzo Ferrari's vision and the future of the team. The inclusion of this iconic car in the image is a tribute to Ferrari's heritage and a subtle way to mark the start of a new chapter in the team's history.
-Lewis Hamilton's words: a dream come true
Lewis Hamilton's statements during this first day at Ferrari resonate like a personal manifesto:
“There are days that you know you will always remember and today, my first day at Ferrari, is one of those days. I've been fortunate to have accomplished things in my career that I never thought possible, but a part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn't be happier to make this dream come true today. Today we begin a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can't wait to see what history we will write together.” Lewis Hamilton, Scuderia Ferrari F1 Driver
These words leave no room for doubt: for Hamilton, joining Ferrari is not just a new professional step, but the realization of a long-held dream.
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