Lewis Hamilton officially began his partnership with Ferrari this Wednesday (1st), marking a new chapter in F1.
The Italian team welcomed the driver by sharing a video on social media, which included his dog Roscoe. “Welcome to the family, Lewis Hamilton,” read the caption of the post.
To celebrate the change, Hamilton shared a childhood photo of himself wearing a red helmet, the color of the team, and made it his profile picture. Driving for Ferrari has always been a dream for Hamilton, who switched from Mercedes to the Maranello-based team.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was announced in February 2024, surprising the Formula 1 world and generating intense reactions on social media. The driver explained that his decision to change teams was tied to his childhood dream of driving for Ferrari. Additionally, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur recalled a conversation with Hamilton in 2004, when the young driver already expressed his desire to race for the Italian team.
This change also has significant implications for Ferrari, which has not won a drivers’ or constructors’ championship title in years. Hamilton, who will take Carlos Sainz’s spot, joins the team to try to end this title drought.
The impact of the signing was noticeable even on the financial market, with Ferrari shares rising by 10%. Hamilton’s contract is multi-year, with speculation that it will last until 2027, when the driver will be 42 years old.
The launch of Ferrari’s 2025 car, Hamilton’s first, is scheduled for February 19.
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