Synopsis
On January 20, 2023, Lewis Hamilton shared his excitement about his first visit to Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy. He is preparing for his debut season with the iconic team after switching from Mercedes, replacing Carlos Sainz and partnering with Charles Leclerc.Key Takeaways
- Lewis Hamilton visited Ferrari's headquarters for the first time.
- He is excited to start a new era with Ferrari.
- Hamilton transitioned from Mercedes, replacing Carlos Sainz.
- He aims to partner with Charles Leclerc in the upcoming season.
- Hamilton's last race with Mercedes was in Abu Dhabi.
Maranello (Italy), Jan 20 (NationPress) Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton expressed his enthusiasm on social media following his inaugural visit to Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello on Monday. Hamilton is preparing for his first season with the esteemed team, Ferrari, after transitioning from Mercedes to take the place of Carlos Sainz and team up with Charles Leclerc.
In another update, Hamilton shared a photo of himself in a stylish all-black suit, standing next to a Ferrari F40 sports car outside the factory. The British driver conveyed his appreciation for fulfilling his dream of racing for Ferrari.
"There are moments you know will stay with you forever, and today, my debut as a Ferrari driver, is one such moment. I've been fortunate to accomplish things in my career I once thought impossible, but I've always held onto the aspiration of racing in red. I couldn't be more thrilled to bring that dream to life today," Hamilton wrote in an Instagram post.
"Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the legacy of this legendary team, and I eagerly anticipate the journey we will embark on together," he added.
This week, Hamilton is scheduled to undertake several pre-season activities at Maranello, which include meeting team personnel and performing simulator work, prior to his first, yet-to-be-announced, drive in a Ferrari F1 car.
Hamilton concluded the previous Formula 1 season in seventh position with Mercedes teammate George Russell, accumulating 223 points, which included victories at the British GP and Belgian GP. Hamilton's last race with Mercedes was at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last month, where he finished fourth, ahead of Russell, marking the end of his 11-year tenure with the Silver Arrows.
For the upcoming season, the 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli will take over Hamilton's position at Mercedes, with Valtteri Bottas serving as a reserve.
