Lewis Hamilton’s father says his son has “educated like mad” forward of his debut Ferrari F1 season.
The seven-time world champion accomplished 30 laps of Ferrari’s Fiorano take a look at observe on Wednesday as he made his high-profile on-track debut for the Scuderia following his blockbuster transfer from Mercedes.
Hamilton is gearing up for his first season with Ferrari as he appears to say a record-breaking eighth world title and finish F1’s most well-known staff’s 16-year await championship glory.
Anthony Hamilton was in Maranello to accompany his son through the debut take a look at outing, whereas mom Carmen and step-mother Linda have been additionally in attendance.
Chatting with The Every day Mail, Hamilton Sr revealed his son has “educated like mad” over the winter, including his “focus and perception are complete” as he steps up preparations for his race debut with Ferrari on 16 March on the Australian Grand Prix.
Anthony Hamilton additionally drew a comparability to his son’s first day at McLaren forward of his rookie F1 season again in 2007.
“You recognize what? This feels identical to the primary day at McLaren,” he mentioned.
Hamilton will staff up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari because the staff look to enhance on their runner-up end within the 2024 constructors’ championship, having narrowly missed out on the title to rivals McLaren.
In keeping with The Every day Mail, Hamilton loved an unique dinner at Michael Schumacher’s favorite restaurant – Ristorante Montana.
Hamilton visited Ferrari’s well-known Maranello headquarters for the primary time on Monday as he obtained to know staff and base.
Talking after Wednesday’s take a look at, Hamilton described it as “among the best emotions of my life”.
“After I began the automobile up and drove via that storage door, I had the most important smile on my face,” he mentioned.
“It jogged my memory of the very first time I examined a System 1 automobile. It was such an thrilling and particular second, and right here I’m, virtually 20 years later, feeling these feelings another time.
“I already knew from the surface how passionate the Ferrari household is, from everybody within the staff to the tifosi [fans].
“However to now witness it first hand as a Ferrari driver has been awe-inspiring. That zeal runs via their veins and you may’t assist however be energised by it.
“I am so grateful for the love I’ve felt from everybody in Maranello this week, we’ve a number of work to do however I can not wait to get began.”
