Lewis Hamilton debuts with Ferrari: “Everything is different here”

Lewis Hamilton’s words after his debut with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton's adventure in Ferrari è officially begun. The seven-time world champion, in fact, è took to the track at Fiorano with the new SF-25: "I am still very excited and I am happy. And proud. I’m having a great time. The car is going well. È it’s still early and I can’t say much yet, but today we had no problems. In the afternoon è it was the first time I drove a Ferrari, è something still hard to believe. I am trying to enjoy every single moment, to be present every day with this legendary team. And I’m learning every day, è beautiful".

"What changes with Mercedes? It's all very different, from the moment you put on the suit, enter the garage, put the visor down and get in the car… everythingè exciting and thrilling. If you think about the history, the past of this stable; as a kid for me it was a dream to be able to race for Ferrari. È crazy to think that it is really happening, sometimes I still have to pinch myself".

On the feeling with Charles Leclerc: "He's fantastic. I really enjoy working with him, I think we have already built a good friendship. Even before, we talked a lot, from music to fashion, and we already got along very well. The work environment è fantastic, I am enjoying seeing how he works, here Charles has so much experience, è well blended. I am trying hard to do it in my turn and to settle in as well as possible".

"One hundred percent. I don’t have the slightest doubt in my head, I’m in the place where I should be at the right time. And è a privilege. I am very happy to be on this team to build and further extend the Ferrari legacy. Every day è exciting, even last night it è was just walking on the stage dressed in red. To know and experience the fans, when you are here è everything is different. È that leaves me speechless" concluded Hamilton.