Lewis Hamilton ended his decade-long journey with Mercedes as he hopped on to Ferrari for the remainder of his F1 career. The Briton has been enduring an aching slump since the penultimate race of the 2021 season. After a controversial defeat by Max Verstappen, Hamilton has struggled to rediscover the mojo. Although the spark returned in Silverstone and Austria, as he won two consecutive races, but things have gone downhill ever since.
Silver Arrows’ shoddy performance has been the biggest reason for a historic switch, as the seven-time world champion will join the Scuderia in 2025. The Ferrari team has honored the Briton even before his entry with a heart-winning gesture. The 39-year-old racer could stay at Ferrari’s owner’s house whenever he is in Maranello.
Hamilton Rumored To Get Rare Privilege At Enzo Ferrari’s Home After Joining The Prancing Horse
Sky Sports Italia commentator Carlo Vanzini has revealed a unique privilege for Lewis Hamilton, who has been invited to stay at Enzo Ferrari’s house in Fiorano whenever he is in Maranello. This honor, discussed on Roberto Chincero’s Twitch channel, marks the first time since Michael Schumacher that a Formula 1 driver has been welcomed to reside at the legendary Ferrari founder’s home.
Vanzini believes that this arrangement is well-suited for Hamilton, as it offers a private retreat away from the public eye—a necessity for a high-profile driver of Hamilton’s stature. Next year, Hamilton is set to drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time, signaling a historic change for the 39-year-old seven-time world champion. However, Mercedes confirmed earlier this year to GPblog that Hamilton won’t participate in the Abu Dhabi tire test. Instead, George Russell will handle testing duties, while Hamilton’s new teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, will join the Young Driver Test, marking another step in Antonelli’s promising F1 career.
Reports have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will not reside in Enzo Ferrari’s house at Fiorano, dismissing the rumors circulated by Italian media. These claims have been officially denied, with sources close to Ferrari clarifying that Hamilton’s accommodation will follow a more standard arrangement for drivers rather than one involving the symbolic Fiorano estate.
Hamilton To Drive 2022 Ferrari F1 Car In A Preplanned Two-Day Test
Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, shared insights into the preparations to get Lewis Hamilton acclimated to Ferrari before the 2025 season. According to Vasseur, Hamilton’s extensive experience means he likely won’t need a long adjustment period to feel comfortable in the car. Ferrari has scheduled two Testing of Previous Car (TPC) days ahead of the pre-season test in Bahrain to help Hamilton get familiar with the team’s setup and procedures. Vasseur believes these sessions should allow Hamilton ample time to find his rhythm.
In addition to the track tests, Ferrari is working internally to create a dedicated program that will introduce Hamilton to the team’s operations and communication strategies. This initiative aims to ensure he is fully integrated into Ferrari’s approach by the time the season begins. Vasseur explained that while certain departments within Ferrari are already focused on the 2025 transition and Hamilton’s integration, the race team and his personal attention remain centered on current priorities.
