The bombshell news of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari for the 2025 season has been circulating for weeks. Recently, the vice-chairman of the Scuderia claimed that the British driver had visited their factory in Maranello prior to the move. However, in a recent interview, Hamilton dismissed these claims, raising questions about his integrity and loyalty. He stated that he did not visit the Italian factory while under contract with the Silver Arrows.
The 39-year-old clarified that he did purchase his first Ferrari in 2010, but he refrained from visiting the factory out of respect for his current team. In contrast, the vice-chairman alleged that Hamilton did visit Maranello to provide specific instructions for his car. Despite the controversy, Hamilton is set to join the red outfit next year.
As Hamilton prepares for his final season with his current team, he aims to end their partnership on a high note. Both he and the team are determined to overcome their recent struggles and achieve success with the W15 car this year. During testing, Hamilton felt more comfortable behind the wheel and expressed confidence in the car, although he acknowledged that there is still a gap to the dominant team.
While Hamilton faced some challenges on the first day of testing, experiencing twitches of oversteer, the team worked to resolve the issue and improve the car’s performance. They are now gearing up for the season-opener in Bahrain, hoping to make the most of the upcoming weekend.