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Haas driver Esteban Ocon was “lucky enough” to be in Maranello as Lewis Hamilton made his Ferrari Formula 1 debut.
Lewis Hamilton arrived at Maranello for the first time as a Ferrari driver last week, meeting his new colleagues and completing 30 laps on the Fiorano test circuit. His long-awaited “dream” of driving for Ferrari was celebrated by enthusiastic Tifosi descending on Maranello to catch a glimpse of him. Esteban Ocon coincidentally was also in Maranello for simulator running with his Haas team, witnessing the fervor firsthand. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, described as having “the greatest driver of our generation in the most successful team,” undeniably marks a significant moment in Formula 1 history. Despite a minor setback due to a crash during testing in Barcelona, Hamilton’s excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to drive for Ferrari remain palpable, setting the stage for an electrifying season ahead.
