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Lewis Hamilton has insisted that heading to Ferrari was the “right move” as he contended that remaining with Mercedes in F1 would have been a bigger “risk”.
Hamilton successfully completed his first week as a Ferrari driver, which started with a visit to the team’s iconic Maranello headquarters followed by his debut in a scarlet red SF-23 car, covering 30 laps at the test track. He described the experience as “one of the best days of my life,” with fans flocking to witness the historic moment in person. Despite the excitement surrounding Hamilton joining Ferrari, there are doubts about the success he will achieve there, especially against teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton, turning 40, is confident in his decision to switch to Ferrari, believing it offers the challenge he needs and the opportunity to achieve great things with the team. Ferrari aims to support Hamilton’s adaptation without replicating the Mercedes environment, focusing on finding their own way with the seven-time F1 champion.
