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Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes Italy will come to a standstill to watch Lewis Hamilton make his competitive debut for Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in the sport, will join forces with the most successful Constructor in F1, Ferrari, for the 2025 season.Ferrari, unlike other F1 teams, has a strong national identity and passionate support throughout Italy. Emerson Fittipaldi believes Hamilton racing for Ferrari will capture nationwide attention. Fittipaldi expressed excitement about the prospect of Lewis driving for Ferrari and mentioned the strong Italian following known as the Tifosi. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that Hamilton has been learning Italian to integrate into the Ferrari culture. Hamilton himself admitted that his Italian language skills need improvement but is looking forward to the challenge of joining Ferrari for the upcoming season.
