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Enzo Ferrari’s son Piero has detailed Lewis Hamilton’s long-standing desire to race for the Maranello-based Formula 1 team.
Lewis Hamilton arrived in Maranello as a Ferrari driver for the first time last week, fulfilling a dream after 12 years with Mercedes. Piero Ferrari mentioned that Hamilton had shown a long-held passion for the Scuderia, with the relationship dating back to Hamilton’s purchase of a LaFerrari in 2014. The blockbuster announcement of Hamilton racing for Ferrari in 2024 came after years of informal talks and jokes about the move. Even though Hamilton has recently turned 40, Piero Ferrari expressed confidence in his physical and mental fitness, emphasizing Hamilton’s wealth of experience and professionalism that he brings to Ferrari. Despite potential challenges, such as Hamilton’s qualifying struggles, having the all-time F1 record-holder on board is a significant boost for the team, as acknowledged by Piero Ferrari.
