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Hamilton’s Early Impressions on Ferrari Switch: Adapting, Bonding, and the Excitement of Newness

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 27, 2025
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Hamilton’s Early Impressions on Ferrari Switch: Adapting, Bonding, and the Excitement of Newness

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Barely three days into his high-profile shift to Ferrari Formula 1, seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, is already expressing his early enthusiasm for the new driving experience. The focus is on Hamilton’s transition from the 2024 Mercedes W15 to Ferrari’s SF-25, a change that has seen him clock 115 laps across two days of testing in Bahrain, despite rain disruptions.

While it’s premature to draw definitive conclusions, Hamilton’s initial sentiments indicate optimism. “I think it’s a bit early to say but I’m really enjoying the car,” he shared on Thursday, hinting at a budding bond with the SF-25. These comments come after a year of occasional frustration with the Mercedes W15, marking a potentially exciting turning point for the seasoned racer.

Hamilton’s journey with Ferrari is about more than just switching cars; it’s about adapting to a new team and methodology. This transition has been facilitated by his new race engineer, Riccardo Adami, with whom he’s begun exploring different set-ups. “I feel that the car is responding to my inputs,” Hamilton explained, emphasizing the importance of his relationship with the vehicle.

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The shortened acclimatization period – Hamilton has only 55 days compared to Fernando Alonso’s 128 and Sebastian Vettel’s 106 before their first races with Ferrari – presents a unique challenge. Nevertheless, Hamilton is committed to learning and adapting, and he’s making strides with every lap.

Despite the pressure and public scrutiny, Hamilton remains focused and grounded. “We’re taking it one day at a time, we’re really just focused on doing our job,” he stated. This approach includes understanding Ferrari’s unique control systems and terminologies, as well as building a strong communication rapport with his engineer.

Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari has been intense and fast-paced, but he doesn’t see this as a disadvantage. Referencing the earlier starts of previous drivers like Sebastian and Fernando, he said, “we’ve done a lot in a small period of time we’ve had and I think it’s been really great.”

The early stages of Hamilton’s Ferrari journey have been positive, laying a potentially solid foundation for the coming season. “How you start often is very important. I think this past month couldn’t have gone any different, and it couldn’t have gone any better,” Hamilton said. His optimism extends to the future, anticipating continuous evolution and growth with the team.

Part of this evolution involves understanding Ferrari’s unique terminologies. As Hamilton puts it, “That’s all part of the learning process, and that is what makes it more exciting. It’s all new. That part I’m loving, that newness.”

As Hamilton forges forward in this fresh chapter of his career, fans worldwide will be keenly watching the unfolding narrative. As for the equivalent of Pete Bonnington’s iconic ‘Hammertime’ call-to-arms? Hamilton’s answer was playful: “I don’t know how it will sound with an Italian accent, I’ll have to find an Italian word probably. We’ll probably find something new.”

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