Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari has received congratulations from the great Cesare Fiorio, sporting director of the Prancing Horse in F1 from 1989 to 1991. The English superstar has won over everyone’s hearts—fans, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. In Maranello, there’s an atmosphere evoking the legends of the past, but now the most difficult mission begins: turning this passion into results on the track.
The most anticipated moment of this cold January arrived at 9:17 on Wednesday morning. Lewis Hamilton’s first lap in a Ferrari, on the historic Fiorano circuit, brings back scenes from the past. Many champions have taken the wheel of a Ferrari. The last was Sebastian Vettel, the unfulfilled one, who had hoped to follow in the footsteps of the greatest of all, the Kaiser.
It’s too early to make historical comparisons, beyond the seven world titles that Lewis and Michael have in common. But in Maranello, there’s a long-missing excitement and a great certainty: the pairing of Hamilton and Leclerc is, in all likelihood, the strongest on the grid. So, let’s make room for dreams, even the wildest ones, because, at least for now, dreaming is allowed.
Cesare Fiorio: “Hamilton brings his past experiences to Ferrari”
Interviewed by his daughter Maria Paola, Cesare Fiorio joins the chorus of enthusiasm for the Briton’s debut: “Having Hamilton testing [at Fiorano] is an honor for the team. He is an extraordinary champion who has had an incredible career. The fact that he’s 40 years old shouldn’t be surprising: Alonso, who is 43, is performing incredibly well, even better than his teammates.”
“I think he’s a good signing. Not only because he’s a very strong driver, but also because, having raced for many top-level teams, he can bring his organizational contribution to Ferrari. He’s also very good at influencing strategies, even while racing. Let’s hope this is a good step forward for Ferrari.”
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