F1: Lewis Hamilton's first official photo at Ferrari and its hidden symbol

January 20, 2025 will remain a memorable date in the history of the Formula 1. That day, Lewis Hamiltonone of the greatest drivers in motorsport history, has taken a crucial step in his career by officially joining Ferrari. After the announcement, a year ago, of his signature with Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season, The moment was immortalized by a symbolic photo taken in front of Casa Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari's former home and office in Fiorano.

A symbolic, well-framed photo

This first photo of Lewis Hamilton as a Ferrari driver is much more than just an image. It has been carefully composed to convey a profound message, a hidden meaning that cannot escape attentive observers. This photo shows the presence of seven windowsa direct reference to the seven world titles Hamilton has won in the course of his career.

But that's not all. The front doorvisible in the photo, represents Hamilton's 8th title with Ferrari. This title, which he regards as a major career objective, symbolizes the ultimate victory that would crown his time at the top. ScuderiaAnd one which, in his view, is now within his grasp. The idea that the door is open to this future title is all the more striking when you consider that Ferrari, although a great F1 institution, has not won a world championship in over 15 years.

The iconic Ferrari F40 and Enzo Ferrari's legacy

Beyond the windows and the door, another detail in the photo caused a stir: a Ferrari F40, one of Enzo Ferrari's most legendary creations, appears in the background. Not only is this car a symbol of Italian craftsmanship, it also represents the link between Enzo Ferrari's vision and the team's future. The inclusion of this iconic car in the image is a tribute to Ferrari's heritage and a subtle way of marking the start of a new chapter in the team's history.

Lewis Hamilton's words: a dream come true

Lewis Hamilton's statements on his first day at Ferrari sound like a personal manifesto:

"There are some days you know you'll always remember and today, my first day at Ferrari, is one of those days. I've been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career that I never thought possible, but part of me has always clung to that dream of racing in red. I couldn't be happier to realize that dream today. Today marks the beginning of a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can't wait to see what history we'll write together." Lewis Hamilton, F1 Driver Scuderia Ferrari

These words leave no room for doubt: for Hamilton, joining Ferrari is not simply a new professional step, but the realization of a long-held dream.