Lewis Hamilton has already made 5 discreet visits to Ferrari in Maranello

The seven-time world champion Formula 1, Lewis Hamiltonis about to experience a great moment in his career by joining Ferrari for the 2025 season. But before taking the wheel of his first Ferrari, it seems that Hamilton is already well established in the Scuderia world.. Indeed, despite the agreement signed with Mercedes for 2024 and the imminent end of his long adventure with the German team, Hamilton wasted no time in integrating himself at Ferrari.

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It has been reported thatHamilton has already visited Maranello five times, even before the end of the 2024 season. These visits were carried out discreetly, with the agreement of Toto Wolff, his boss at Mercedes, who saw in this a good opportunity for his driver to anticipate his arrival at Ferrari. These visits to the Ferrari factory were more than just a formality: Hamilton met the Scuderia's key men thereThis will help to create solid human and professional bonds that will facilitate his integration into the team. According to information shared by La Gazzetta dello SportHamilton has already made friends with technicians such as Riccardo Adami, the engineer who will accompany him on his journey, and has even been impressed by Maranello's structures.

For Hamilton, these visits to Maranello were not limited to a simple handshake. The British driver emphasized the importance of understand the subtleties of the Ferrari car, including the steering wheel and controls, which differ from those of Mercedes. The seven-time champion took the time to study the single-seater's operation and familiarize himself with its internal procedures.

He is also said to have already asked to move the cockpit position slightly aft. These details, although technical, are essential for a champion like Hamilton, known for his perfectionism. Getting to grips with the steering wheel and the car's configuration in Fiorano, where it will take to the wheel in early 2025The move to Ferrari is scheduled for January, but everything has been thought out to make it a symbolic moment.

Italian courses

Further proof of Hamilton's desire to join Ferrari, is that he's already started learning Italian. Although the working language of Formula 1 teams remains English, Hamilton is keen to integrate as fully as possible with the Italian team, mechanics and fans. As Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Vettel before him (to whom he has remained close) have done, Hamilton is keen to immerse himself in the Ferrari culture.

A single goal: the world title

Hamilton's first impressions of Ferrari seem to be positive: a well-prepared team, a relationship of trust quickly established, and facilities that live up to his expectations. Hamilton and Ferrari are now linked by the same objective: bring the Scuderia back to the top of Formula 1, after a long period without a world title. A tall order, but with Hamilton's experience and determination, this new chapter in his career could well write a fine story.