Piero Ferrari dismisses Lewis Hamilton problem as he reveals F1 star's surprise
Lewis Hamilton was left ‘surprised’ by the warmth of his Ferrari welcome with concerns over his age being dismissed. The seven-time Formula One world champion left Mercedes at the end of last seaso…
Lewis Hamilton was left ‘surprised’ by the warmth of his Ferrari welcome with concerns over his age being dismissed.
The seven-time Formula One world champion left Mercedes at the end of last season after encountering the toughest season of his career so far.
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Lewis Hamilton already looks very much at home at FerrariCredit: GettyThe 2024 campaign saw Hamilton faced with a multitude of challenges but his victory at Silverstone will stand up as a huge career highlight as he became the first F1 driver to win at the same track nine times.
He scored another victory in Belgium a few weeks later after teammate George Russell was disqualified after a post-race inspection.
Apart from the two wins, Hamilton struggled during qualifying leading to some questioning whether he was past his prime.
But in an interview with Autosprint, Piero Ferrari, son of Ferrari founder Enzo, claims he has no such concerns with the 40-year-old’s condition and lifted the lid on Hamilton’s first reactions to his new surroundings.
Read more on formula one“He is fit, both physically and mentally, it doesn't seem to me that age is a problem,” he told Autosprint. “He accepted the challenge with enormous enthusiasm, so he is confident in his abilities."
Hamilton’s integration is already underway ahead of the new season in March.
He spent his first week as a Ferrari driver visiting the Maranello factory, meeting his new engineers and team-mates, before posing for photos.
The Brit, alongside father Anthony, mother Carmen and stepmother Lind, were given a warm welcome, something the driver was taken aback by.
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Hamilton took to the wheel where he was cheered on by thousands of fans who had positioned themselves on the outskirts of the track. Hamilton then walked over to wave back at them.
Asked about the welcome Hamilton received, Ferrari said: "I went to greet him when he set foot in Fiorano, of course, welcoming him.
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Hamilton showed his appreciation for the warm welcome he receivedCredit: Getty"He had seen the fans waiting for him from the car windows, and he was happy, surprised"
He added: “The whole extended family was there. I had a chat with his dad, a nice person. He, too, was surprised by the warmth of those who had waited for Lewis at the edge of the track."
Hamilton’s adjustment to his new surroundings hit a minor roadbump this week when he crashed a 2023 Ferrari on the third day of testing.
The crash, in which he escaped unhurt, was described as minor with Ferrari not worried by the issue.
Hamilton took to social media on Friday to reassure fans of his wellbeing and expressed his excitement over the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
He posted a picture of himself draped in Ferrari attire alongside the caption: “First race can’t come soon enough.”
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Hamilton allayed any fan fears with an Instagram post on ThursdayCredit: lewis hamilton instagram4
Hamilton's crash this week showed he is still getting to grips with his new carCredit: GettyHamilton also provided a series of photos from his opening days with Ferrari.
The Brit was loving life at Ferrari instantly, as he labelled his first drive last month as one of the best feelings in his life.
"When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face," he said.
"It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car.
"It was such an exciting and special moment and here I am, almost 20 years later, feeling those emotions all over again."
Hamilton is bidding to win a record eighth F1 drivers’ championship this year and a first since 2020.
Lewis Hamilton dined at Michael Schumacher’s favourite restaurant as owner hails F1 iconHe is seeking a record eighth F1 drivers’ championship this year with Ferrari and will fancy his chances after a frustrating spell racing in a Mercedes car lacking any title-winning credentials.
His first step to glory begins in Australia on March 14-16.
And that will be his first race with new race engineer Ricciardo Adami.
Read More on talkSPORTAdami first worked in F1 in 2002 when he joined Minardi as a data analysis engineer before getting a promotion as a race engineer in 2005, when they were renamed to Scuderia Toro Rosso after Red Bull's purchase.
He has previously worked with Sebastian Vettel and most recently Carlos Sainz who has joined Williams.
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