Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari: “The best feelings in my life” (A1)
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Lewis Hamilton said that driving a Ferrari for the first time was one of the best feelings of his life. He always wanted to do this, and now it came true. Hamilton, who just turned 40, drove at Ferrari’s track in Fiorano and completed 30 laps in foggy weather.
He will make over £100 million in his new two-year contract with Ferrari. This week, he tested a new 2023 Ferrari model. Next week, he will drive at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya before the official Formula One test starts in Bahrain on February 26.
Hamilton began racing in Formula One in 2007. He said, “When I started the car and drove out of the garage, I smiled so much. It reminded me of my first time in a Formula One car.”
He had a great week meeting his new teammates in Maranello after leaving Mercedes. Before his first drive, he shared a photo wearing the Ferrari suit online, and it received 1.5 million likes quickly. He also showed a new yellow crash helmet, which reminded fans of his early racing days. Many fans came to see him drive.
Hamilton’s family was there to support him, including his dad, who helped him in his racing career. Hamilton wants to win his eighth world title and feels inspired by the passion of the Ferrari team and fans.
After 12 years with Mercedes, his first race with Ferrari will be in Melbourne on March 16. He will show his new Ferrari with teammate Charles Leclerc on February 19 in Maranello, a day after the season started in London. Leclerc also drove some laps and said it was a special moment for the team. He is excited to start working hard for the new season.
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