Lewis Hamilton has provided his first ideas since testing a Ferrari for the primary time.
Hamilton obtained behind the wheel of his new F1 crew’s automotive on Wednesday in Italy.
After finishing 30 historic laps, his first run within the Ferrari, he delivered his response.
“I’ve been fortunate sufficient to have many firsts in my profession, from the primary take a look at to the primary race, podium, win and championship,” Hamilton mentioned.
“So I wasn’t certain what number of extra firsts I had however driving a Scuderia Ferrari HP automotive for the primary time this morning, was probably the greatest emotions of my life.
“Once I began the automotive up and drove via that storage door, I had the most important smile on my face.
“It jogged my memory of the very first time I examined a Formulation 1 automotive, it was such an thrilling and particular second, and right here I’m, virtually twenty years later, feeling these feelings yet again.
“I already knew from the surface how passionate the Ferrari household is, from everybody within the crew to the Tifosi!
“However to now witness it firsthand as a Ferrari driver has been awe-inspiring. That zeal runs via their veins and you’ll’t assist however be energised by it.
“I’m so grateful for the love I’ve felt from everybody in Maranello this week, we have now loads of work to do however I can’t wait to get began.”
New teammate Charles Leclerc mentioned: “The primary day again within the automotive is all the time an amazing feeling after the vacations. It’s good to be again on observe, to see that so many followers got here out to observe us.
“Feeling all this pleasure surrounding the crew could be very motivating. It was a very good day, despite the fact that it was raining a bit of bit once I was driving.
“After all it was good to have the ability to see Lewis driving his first laps in a Ferrari, which was a particular second for the crew and for him. Now I’m trying ahead to being again within the automotive subsequent week and to essentially begin working arduous for the approaching season.”
Ferrari crew principal Fred Vasseur mentioned: “As is the case yearly, the primary time you exit on observe is a bit like the primary day again at college and fairly an emotional feeling, particularly immediately because it was Lewis’ first day as a part of the crew.
“Welcoming a brand new driver is all the time an essential second. Possibly immediately was much less particular for Charles, but it surely was good to see him match, relaxed and eager to go racing once more.
“As for the technical aspect, Charles and Lewis did their laps in not one of the best climate, however they obtained again within the swing of issues and immersed themselves within the observe setting previous to the primary correct take a look at in a month’s time in Bahrain.
“It was additionally a warm-up for the crew within the storage. That was the only real objective of immediately.”
