The era of Formula 1 record world champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari officially began on January 1st. However, the Scuderia does not initially want to introduce the seven-time champion on a large scale. Instead, as much as possible should take place behind closed doors.
Lewis Hamilton took a closer look at his new working environment in Formula 1 after the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. There he paid a visit to the Ferrari pit crew and introduced himself personally. According to “Gazetta dello Sport”, the Briton immediately gained points because he greeted his new team in Italian. But not much more is known about the exchange.
Further details about the beginning of the Hamilton era will not be made public in the coming weeks. According to “The Race”, the racing team attaches great importance to ensuring that the newcomer can complete his first visits to Maranello as undisturbed as possible. It is said that Ferrari absolutely wants to avoid a gigantic media frenzy.
Hamilton tests on Ferrari’s own track
This also applies to his first test drives in the Ferrari. Hamilton is scheduled to do laps in the red racer for the first time on the company’s own track on January 21st or 22nd in the 2022 car. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the date will be rescheduled. However, nothing is known about a possible alternative date.
The reason for the Scuderia’s “secrecy” is the busy schedule this season. The official test drives are scheduled for the last week of February. Until then, Ferrari wants to prepare Hamilton for his new adventure as best as possible – without any outside distractions.
Hamilton already feels at home at Ferrari
According to Gazetta, Hamilton will spend more time in Maranello in the coming weeks to get a feel for what it means to work for the largest Formula 1 team in the world. According to the paper, the seven-time world champion already feels at home.
Hamilton has not yet commented specifically on his new employer on social media. Around the turn of the year, he posted two pictures on Instagram with a clear message. One shows him in a kart, wearing a red helmet. In the second shot he is sitting in a ski lift – stylishly wearing a bright red jacket.