When will Lewis Hamilton will be at the wheel of a F1 Ferrari for the first time in his career? Although the British driver has revealed his desire to enjoy this special experience at Maranello, a number of recent developments suggest that things may not go according to plan, due in particular to meteorological factors. If his first handling of the Ferrari was initially scheduled for FioranoBut that could all change depending on the conditions. Here's what we know today.
1. A first test at Fiorano - but not before January 21
Hamilton was originally scheduled to take his first laps at FioranoFerrari's private circuit in Maranello, in mid-January 2025. This choice has a strong sentimental aspect for the seven-time world champion, who wanted to begin this Ferrari adventure far from the public eye. In fact, Hamilton has said on several occasions: "Fred [Vasseur] would have liked me to drive the Ferrari in Abu Dhabi, but that didn't appeal to me. I want to experience my first day at Ferrari as a special moment, in Maranello, away from the public eye." This desire to fully savour his arrival at the Scuderia Ferrari is now well known to fans, but unforeseen circumstances could upset his plans.
2. Bad weather: "Plan B" for Ferrari
Winter weather conditions may force Ferrari to reconsider its plans. With the likelihood of bad weather in January, the team began to draw up a "Plan B". This could involve moving the test, which is now scheduled to take place around January 21 or 22, 2025.
3. Imola or Mugello: alternatives to Fiorano
Ferrari considered two other circuits for Hamilton's test in the event of bad weather at Fiorano : Mugello and Imola.
Mugellowhich had already hosted a Tuscan Grand Prix in 2020, is a prime option. Its demanding layout could enable Hamilton to familiarize himself with the specifics of a Ferrari in a variety of driving conditions.
ImolaFor Ferrari, this is a particularly important circuit, given its history with the team, and especially its role in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. These two alternatives allow Ferrari to be ready for any eventuality, to ensure that Hamilton's first drive takes place in the best possible conditions.
4. Can a test be postponed?
Although the first option is to maintain the test in JanuaryFerrari could also consider postponing Hamilton's run if weather conditions prove too unfavorable on these three circuits.
I think that for HAMILTON FIORANO would be very important for him.
"Enzo FERRARI's haunted house", the owner's office for many years.
many years I go to Maranello city that has changed a lot
but as magical as ever.
FORZA FERRARI
Enzo17
lewis is the biggest sportif of the whole time , all categories included and and sportifs included,
any other sportif has never been like him, mentality, courage, perseverance,
he is the biggest of the history of sport ,
it's not enough to win, but the rest should be there too : he has everything , he is simply the hugest of all history of sport , any other sportif hasn't been " à sa hauteur " and would never be