Hamilton describes feeling of driving Ferrari in testing: ‘One of the best of my life’

Hamilton describes feeling of driving Ferrari in testing: ‘One of the best of my life’


This Wednesday, the Briton took part in a private activity with the SF-23, the team’s car in 2023

Lewis Hamilton shows great enthusiasm at the idea of ​​starting Ferrari. This Wednesday, the 22nd, the British driver drove the SF-23, the car used by the team in the 2023 season. Formula 1 – at a private event on the Fiorano circuit in Italy.

Hamilton started the simulations and ran laps on wet tyres. The British driver did not hide his happiness at his first experience in Ferrari. “I’ve been lucky enough to achieve many firsts in my career, from the first test to the first race, podium, victory and title, so I wasn’t sure how many more firsts I would have. But driving a Ferrari for the first time this morning was one of the best feelings of my life,” he said.

“When I started the car and walked through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face. It reminded me of the first time I tested a Formula 1 car. It was a really exciting and special moment. And here I am, almost 20 years later, feeling all those emotions again,” he added.

Ferrari fans were present on site to witness Lewis Hamilton’s first tests. After the event, the Englishman welcomed them with greetings and smiles. Hamilton praised the fans.

“I already knew from the outside how passionate the Ferrari family is, from all the team members fans (fans). But witnessing all this firsthand as a Ferrari driver was very inspiring. Passion runs through their veins and you can’t help but feel energized. I am very grateful for the love I have felt from everyone in Maranello this week, we have a lot of work to do, but I can’t wait to get started.”

Source: Terra

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