At least, they're acting as if Lewis Hamilton won seven world titles with them and is now preparing for his eighth. While there's also a newbie at the team, a certain Charles Leclerc...
But the situation is exactly the opposite: At Ferrari, Hamilton is the rookie, while Leclerc is the "old rider", and it is not at all certain that the now highly hyped world champion opponent will be able to keep up with him. It is also a bit sly at times that the social media platforms of perhaps the most famous team in the world practically operate as a Team LH FAN SITE 0-24 - while Leclerc is hardly mentioned. Of course, we understand, business is business, now is the time for this, but somehow it still gives people the wrong feelings.
Well, strictly speaking, Lewis Hamilton went through his first Ferrari laps today, taking the SF23 out on the track, completing 30 laps. The Briton completed ten-lap stages, doing practice runs, on different compounds, and in harsh weather conditions.
Next came Charles Leclerc, who did not have slicks on him anymore, completing his first "break-in" laps of 2025 on wet tires. Despite this, Charles was very much in his element, and he treated the large number of fans who had gathered for Hamilton's debut to a little extra show, which the crowd naturally welcomed with great joy... To be continued soon, with meaningful work.
