Lewis Hamilton opens up in an interview with Ferrari Journal: his feelings in F1 at 40, the eagerness of Italians, and his love for Ferrari
The individuality of Ferrari is described by Lewis Hamilton: the joys of driving a Pink automobile in F1 and the total ardour of the Italians. The seven-time world champion is head over heels in love with the Prancing Horse, a “connection” he felt from his very first moments in Maranello. The group is exclusive, and no language or cultural barrier can face up to the warmth and keenness Made in Italy.
“The opposite groups are rather less… colourful. Every has its personal qualities, however Italians present their feelings extra clearly, for higher or worse, however principally for the higher,” Lewis Hamilton instructed Ferrari Journal, recounting his expertise in Maranello. The British driver is in his first season with the Cavallino Rampante, and regardless of the ups and downs on monitor, he appears extra in love than ever.
“At Ferrari, you see ardour on daily basis, even simply in the way in which folks discuss meals, for instance. In England, you don’t get excited speaking about fish and chips, you understand?” One way or the other, the seven-time world champion confirms the phrases of Enrico Cardile: the previous Ferrari technical director, now at Aston Martin, had described a really passionate strategy to work in Italy, for higher or worse.
Hamilton: “At Ferrari, every part is particular, while you get within the automobile it’s love”
The primary take a look at at Fiorano, the primary lap within the SF-25, the primary victory in Shanghai within the Dash Race: an journey born from a particular reference to the group. “Now I’m 40, I used to be 21 the primary time I sat in an F1 automobile. Being in a purple automobile was way more emotional. At 21 it wasn’t one thing ‘emotional,’ it was simply ‘thrilling.’ However while you get right into a Ferrari, it’s love. You create a special type of connection.”
Italian id is a power of the group: “All the pieces right here is so particular. Pink is one among my favourite colours. Ferrari represents historical past, the symbol, and what it symbolizes. The automobiles are masterpieces. It’s the language, the tradition, the meals. It’s the way in which Italians categorical ardour for every part. Over time, totally different cultures and other people from around the globe have joined, however at its coronary heart, Ferrari stays Italian.”
“I by no means thought I’d have a job right here. Truthfully, I used to be somewhat apprehensive about cultural variations, however then you definately arrive and notice everybody could be very open. On the finish of the day, it’s a human-to-human relationship. Whenever you construct bridges, every part else falls into the background.”
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