Lewis Hamilton made another eye-catching entrance at the Canadian Grand Prix as the Ferrari driver arrived in Montreal on his Ducati Panigale V4 ahead of Friday’s Formula 1 track action.
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, now in his second season with Ferrari, continued a familiar tradition at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a venue that holds special importance in his career. Montreal was the place where Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula 1 victory back in 2007, and the British driver has often shown a special connection with the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
This time, the attention started even before the engines fired up on track. Lewis Hamilton arrived dressed entirely in black, with subtle red embroidery adding a Ferrari touch to his look. The Ducati Panigale V4 completed the image, underlining once again how carefully the Ferrari driver blends racing culture, fashion and personal style.
Hamilton also marked the moment on social media with a simple Canadian flag emoji, a post that quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments from fans. Many praised his style and the way he continues to bring a unique personality to the Formula 1 paddock.
Lewis Hamilton starts Canadian GP weekend with strong FP1 result
Once the focus shifted to the track, Lewis Hamilton also delivered a solid performance in the first practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The Ferrari driver finished third in FP1, behind the two Mercedes cars of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Charles Leclerc completed Ferrari’s encouraging start by taking fourth place, giving the Maranello team both cars near the top of the timesheets. However, with Sprint Qualifying still to come and several rivals expected to find more performance, the true competitive order remains difficult to judge.
The clear skies over Montreal created ideal conditions for the opening day, but the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve remains one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. Heavy braking zones, long straights and aggressive kerbs make setup balance particularly important, especially during a Sprint weekend when teams have limited time to fine-tune the cars.
For Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton’s third place offered a decent early signal, even if Mercedes appeared to have the edge over one lap. The SF-26 looked competitive enough to stay in the fight behind the leading pace, but the gaps suggested that Ferrari still has work to do before it can think about challenging at the very front.
Hamilton’s Canadian Grand Prix weekend therefore began with both style and substance: a memorable Ducati arrival in the paddock, followed by a promising start on track for Ferrari in Montreal.
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