All about Lewis
Within the newest concern of Ferrari Journal, a protracted function titled “Lewis in pink” was devoted to Lewis Hamilton, together with an in-depth interview with the seven-time Formulation 1 world champion. The dialog started along with his first feelings behind the wheel of the SF-25: “Proper now, I’m at a unique stage of my life: I’m 40, whereas the primary time I sat behind the wheel of a Formulation 1 automotive, I used to be 21. If you concentrate on the place I come from, and the truth that I went from watching Formulation 1 on TV dreaming of racing on the high stage, to sitting in an F1 automotive surrounded by the entire staff, the mechanics, the equipment and every little thing else — entering into the cockpit of a Ferrari 20 years later was rather more emotional. At 21, it was all extra of a rush than an emotion, as a result of every little thing inside me was boiling with pleasure. However whenever you get right into a Ferrari, it’s love at first sight. It creates a totally totally different form of bond.”
The reference to the world of the Prancing Horse was particular from the beginning: “Pink is considered one of my favorite colors. Ferrari represents historical past and every little thing the model stands for. The automobiles are masterpieces. After which there’s the Italian language, the tradition, the meals, the way in which folks specific their enthusiasm for every little thing. Regardless that over time new cultures and folks from totally different backgrounds have joined, Ferrari’s coronary heart stays Italian. I by no means thought I’d in the future be a part of all this. To be sincere, at first I used to be anxious concerning the cultural variations, however as quickly as I arrived, I used to be welcomed with nice open-mindedness. Ultimately, we’re all human beings. When you make a connection, every little thing else fades into the background.”
The pink automotive and Lewis
“Different groups are a bit much less… vibrant,” defined Hamilton, evaluating Ferrari along with his earlier experiences. He continued: “Each staff has its qualities, however Italians specific their feelings rather more overtly — for higher or worse — although principally in a constructive approach, I’d say. You’ll be able to see how ardour drives them in on a regular basis issues, like the way in which they discuss meals. In England, it’s laborious to have an animated dialogue about fish and chips — you realize what I imply.”
Lewis Hamilton didn’t disguise the stress that comes with being a Ferrari driver: “I knew that the mix of our names would have a big impact. However when it really occurred, I used to be nonetheless shocked and thought: ‘That is past my creativeness.’ It’s a stupendous second and there have been many constructive features, nevertheless it’s additionally a dedication that carries numerous duty, and the load of expectations is heavy. Everybody expects you to win straight away, however Rome wasn’t in-built a day. How lengthy did it take? We should always verify.”
He additionally spoke about adapting to life at Ferrari: “Solely whenever you’re a part of a staff can you actually perceive the way it works, and the identical goes for Formulation 1. In any other case, you’ll be able to’t really understand how the automotive features. I’ve been in F1 my entire life, however after I joined this staff, I discovered myself in yet one more new setting. That’s why I don’t blame individuals who don’t know what it means. The one factor I can do is hold specializing in what I can management — how I put together, how I work with the staff, how I present up every single day and preserve a constructive perspective.”
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