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Today at 12:45:14 PM
Guys Hamilton can drive whatever he wants or whatever car he has in front no matter what is it and is gonna be for sure faster than anyone, he is a super driver not a normal one, so i only can expect a very good performance made by him, my only doubt like i said before is the car made by Ferrari itself, lets see how much they develop the F1 car for this season.
Today at 12:29:34 PM
Day two today for Hamilton.
Today is the day for team meeting.
Briefing started with Riccardo Adami and they will start about the next season.
Now the important part.
They are talking about the test and according the latest it will be wendseday
Today is the day for team meeting.
Briefing started with Riccardo Adami and they will start about the next season.
Now the important part.
They are talking about the test and according the latest it will be wendseday
It has been really exciting to follow Hamilton news since his day 1 at Ferrari.
I wish Bono also came right after him. They were a great duo and a solid chemistry because of being together for like 12 years if I'm not wrong. Now I hope to see a good partnership between Hamilton and Riccardo Adami. First I thought Adami might follow Sainz right behind to Williams but it didn't also happen so... Let's see how Hamilton's first year will be.Hamilton used SF-23 like you said. But it is still nice to see him trying to adapt to a Ferrari as much as possible. The new car would be more different but it would be easier for him to adapt to that one in this way as well. I can't wait for the new season.
January 22, 2025, 03:14:53 PM
Hamilton completed 100 km today, was the maximum allowd for this day.
He can also complete another 900km before the start of the season.
It is rumored that ferrari booked Barcelona tracks.
The track condition were not optimal, very cold so he did a lot of lock ups.
Leclerc also did some laps, they used the sf-23 car.
He can also complete another 900km before the start of the season.
It is rumored that ferrari booked Barcelona tracks.
The track condition were not optimal, very cold so he did a lot of lock ups.
Leclerc also did some laps, they used the sf-23 car.
January 22, 2025, 06:58:08 AM
^ Please keep us up to date with all the Hamilton stuff. I'm really getting excited like I'm a Ferrari fan. Lolol. Can I join you guys for the next couple years and be an honorary member for the Ferrari F1 team and support Hamilton and Leclerc? 
I know laughed at the team a few times in the past but in my defense they did make some funny decisions and I have always been a fan of Leclerc even though I laugh at his predicament at Ferrari.
I know laughed at the team a few times in the past but in my defense they did make some funny decisions and I have always been a fan of Leclerc even though I laugh at his predicament at Ferrari.
January 21, 2025, 03:52:09 PM
Day two today for Hamilton.
Today is the day for team meeting.
Briefing started with Riccardo Adami and they will start about the next season.
Now the important part.
They are talking about the test and according the latest it will be wendseday
Today is the day for team meeting.
Briefing started with Riccardo Adami and they will start about the next season.
Now the important part.
They are talking about the test and according the latest it will be wendseday
January 21, 2025, 11:47:10 AM
I only hope not to see all the political shit who comes with Hamilton in Ferrari.
But well for sure something is gonna have. Sadly
About pure sport, i think if Ferrari can make a decent car we can see Hamilton and Ferrari fighting for both titles this year.
But well for sure something is gonna have. Sadly
About pure sport, i think if Ferrari can make a decent car we can see Hamilton and Ferrari fighting for both titles this year.
January 21, 2025, 07:42:05 AM
^ Just shows who the real no. 1 driver is in the team... And that's Sir Lewis Hamilton, the Black Knight. 
Oh man, poor Leclerc. I could already imagine his cortisol levels shoot through the roof. He could only pray for Hamilton's reflexes to slowly wither that he becomes a hazard on the track. But no... Sir Lewis Hamilton is still sharp and still on top of his game. And he will continue to be for some years to come.
He'll prolly be given another two year contract after the current one expires... Leclerc to Red Bull, Verstappen to Ferrari. Let's have two no. 1 drivers like the F1 of old.
Oh man, poor Leclerc. I could already imagine his cortisol levels shoot through the roof. He could only pray for Hamilton's reflexes to slowly wither that he becomes a hazard on the track. But no... Sir Lewis Hamilton is still sharp and still on top of his game. And he will continue to be for some years to come.
He'll prolly be given another two year contract after the current one expires... Leclerc to Red Bull, Verstappen to Ferrari. Let's have two no. 1 drivers like the F1 of old.
January 21, 2025, 06:06:42 AM
Sir. Lewis Hamilton came in Maranello, this time officially, in Peaky Blinders Style lol.
What a massive Aura he has.
In few days his debut is expected in Fiorano's track.
He also has been offered the Enzo's Ferrari home while he is in italy, only 1 driver has this privilege before: Michael Schumacher
What a massive Aura he has.
In few days his debut is expected in Fiorano's track.
He also has been offered the Enzo's Ferrari home while he is in italy, only 1 driver has this privilege before: Michael Schumacher
January 20, 2025, 09:19:05 PM
This is Sir. Lewis Hamilton on his first day at Ferrari. You can see how much energy this photo alone creates, it’s just crazy.
He also said in his post that
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/20/lewis-hamilton-arrives-at-ferrari-headquarters-ahead-of-new-f1-season
He also said in his post that
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“I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today.”
It just shows how the 7-time world champion has always wanted to drive for Scuderia Ferrari, and now it’s like a dream come true for him. Hopefully Lewis’ presence at Ferrari can be a new spirit for the team.https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1/20/lewis-hamilton-arrives-at-ferrari-headquarters-ahead-of-new-f1-season
January 20, 2025, 07:42:59 AM
A billion? Lmao. Is that even possible cos isn't there a max spend a team could do every year? If they spend a huge amount of money just to acquire one driver then that means they have to reduce spending in other parts of the team. That also prolly means they'll drop Alonso and have Lance Stroll stay with lower wages... At least that's what I think is gonna happen. And I hope it does. We need another shake up with the teams and see new teams contend for the title.
I'm sick of seeing Mercedes and Red Bull going at it every year. Last year was a breath of fresh air for the constructors championship tho. But only because Perez sucks. Lol.
I'm sick of seeing Mercedes and Red Bull going at it every year. Last year was a breath of fresh air for the constructors championship tho. But only because Perez sucks. Lol.
I think this can be exploited quite easly.
For exemple Hamilton is rumored to get 50m per year from next year plus the money Ferrari needs to give to Leclecr.
We are already over 70/80 milions and no way they spend 60% of the budged for the development of the car for it.
Yeah dunno... Pretty sure these teams find legal and financial loop holes to spend more money than they're supposed to. In football, Man City did this and was given a lot of flak by the supporters from other clubs. There's some sort of case against them and it's been going on for years... But to this day they didn't find anything against Man Citeh. Lol.
They hired the best lawyers that money could buy to play with the whole system. But the funny thing is the opposing clubs that are complaining about are those ones who are kinda salty because the didn't do it first.
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January 20, 2025, 01:41:09 AM
After seeing the launch of the Gresini Racing team livery two days ago with a pattern that was not much different from last season, today there will also be another livery launch but this time it comes from the Ducati factory team which is also located in Italy. I hope there can be a slightly different pattern from last season because this team has been strengthened by very spectacular riders like Marquez and also Bagnaia in the 2025 season. And five days after today, reportedly Valentino Rossi's team will launch its livery in Indonesia or more precisely in Jakarta.
January 20, 2025, 01:16:02 AM
There are still rumours related to Aston Martin - Verstappen. They are said to be preparing an enormous offer for Verstappen. However the number is said to be 1 billion dollars. Just what? 
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it. I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it.
I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.It's clear that the rumors are just an exaggeration, because even if Aston Martin wanted Max, the $1 billion USD offer just to sign him is too much. Also, Max himself has locked himself in at RB until 2028, and has shown no interest in joining any team until his contract expires - and coupled with his solid relationship with RB, he is not thinking about moving to any team anytime soon, even when other teams offer him big contracts.
January 19, 2025, 12:10:19 PM
For exemple Hamilton is rumored to get 50m per year from next year plus the money Ferrari needs to give to Leclecr.
$50 million? I read $100 million last year.
As far as I know, the English driver would receive $80 million in salary and $20 million in bonuses for "Mission 44", an initiative by the seven-time champion that supports the inclusion of young people from social minorities in motorsports. And obviously I don't think this is absurd at all if we consider that Max Verstappen already receives a maximum of $70 million per season from RBR if he meets all the goals stipulated in his contract.
But let's remember that none of this is "just about the money". After all, Hamilton has always said that he dreams of racing for Ferrari and leading the biggest team in the biggest category of motorsports in the world during one of the worst phases in its history. Hamilton is a driver who doesn't like to live in comfort, he prefers excitement and this challenge that he would have at Ferrari is certainly up to him.
January 19, 2025, 11:07:26 AM
A billion? Lmao. Is that even possible cos isn't there a max spend a team could do every year? If they spend a huge amount of money just to acquire one driver then that means they have to reduce spending in other parts of the team. That also prolly means they'll drop Alonso and have Lance Stroll stay with lower wages... At least that's what I think is gonna happen. And I hope it does. We need another shake up with the teams and see new teams contend for the title.
I'm sick of seeing Mercedes and Red Bull going at it every year. Last year was a breath of fresh air for the constructors championship tho. But only because Perez sucks. Lol.
I'm sick of seeing Mercedes and Red Bull going at it every year. Last year was a breath of fresh air for the constructors championship tho. But only because Perez sucks. Lol.
I think this can be exploited quite easly.
For exemple Hamilton is rumored to get 50m per year from next year plus the money Ferrari needs to give to Leclecr.
We are already over 70/80 milions and no way they spend 60% of the budged for the development of the car for it.
January 19, 2025, 07:42:31 AM
There are still rumours related to Aston Martin - Verstappen. They are said to be preparing an enormous offer for Verstappen. However the number is said to be 1 billion dollars. Just what?
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it. I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it.
I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.A billion? Lmao. Is that even possible cos isn't there a max spend a team could do every year? If they spend a huge amount of money just to acquire one driver then that means they have to reduce spending in other parts of the team. That also prolly means they'll drop Alonso and have Lance Stroll stay with lower wages... At least that's what I think is gonna happen. And I hope it does. We need another shake up with the teams and see new teams contend for the title.
I'm sick of seeing Mercedes and Red Bull going at it every year. Last year was a breath of fresh air for the constructors championship tho. But only because Perez sucks. Lol.
January 18, 2025, 04:53:15 PM
There are still rumours related to Aston Martin - Verstappen. They are said to be preparing an enormous offer for Verstappen. However the number is said to be 1 billion dollars. Just what?
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it. I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it.
I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.yep yep, we already got partial rumors 1 months ago about a possible Aston Martin for Max in 2026.
And now they are already talking about money.
In the past season during the redbull gate we also had a rumor that Max has a release clause in case Newey was leaving.
And guess what happened?
In the past week we also got new rumors about "max will leave/stop if he will have no more fun"
If we link all the dots we got so far, Max will go to Aston in 2 years.
January 18, 2025, 12:26:34 PM
There are still rumours related to Aston Martin - Verstappen. They are said to be preparing an enormous offer for Verstappen. However the number is said to be 1 billion dollars. Just what?
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it. I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big.
It isn't convincing at all. Someone just exaggerated it and some news sources shared it without thinking already. Why would Aston Martin give him that amount? Are they out of their mind? Probably Lawrence Stroll would laugh at it if he heard about it.
I don't see Aston Martin being in search of a different driver. Alonso is staying and Stroll also seems to be staying because his dad is the owner, so... But after 2025 season, I don't think there will be the same duo. 2026 season is going to be very different. They should be ready for playing big. 
January 18, 2025, 08:59:04 AM
Well yeah I think everyone know it.
It will be not easy for Hamilton keep the pace of Leclerc.
Charles is in Ferrrari for over 5 years now I believe.
He knows the car like his pants, he knows the people in Ferrari, he knows who can talk with for everything.
Lewis will need a lot of adaptation, I will be surprised if he can stay under 2/10 in the first months.
That is of course true, Rosbert just stated the obvious fact so that people wouldn't expect Hamilton to suddenly start driving Ferrari and win his eight title. While drivers do keep racing until they are 40+ years old, he is nearing end of his career, maybe 2 more seasons could be his best case, but after that it is not looking that great for him.It will be not easy for Hamilton keep the pace of Leclerc.
Charles is in Ferrrari for over 5 years now I believe.
He knows the car like his pants, he knows the people in Ferrari, he knows who can talk with for everything.
Lewis will need a lot of adaptation, I will be surprised if he can stay under 2/10 in the first months.
Sure they are not out there running or jumping like other sports, but this sport is still heavy on the body, they are taking fighter pilot levels of G force to their body, and wearing suits that makes them sweat and lose kilos every single race, so it is not really that easy for them to keep racing after a certain age. Since this is his first year there, he will not be great, but I am not sure if he will have any time to be ever great.
January 17, 2025, 11:44:49 PM
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He also stated that Lewis has a chance to bounce back and will be slightly ahead of Charles at the end of the year. I think this is a nothing burger comment. The media is just trying to get a reaction from many parties and get some drama IMO. I'm pretty sure Lewis will try to get familiar with a new team or environment as quickly as possible.To adapt it may take longer for Lewis, because not only he needs to familiarize himself with the Ferrari team, but he also needs to adapt to the Ferrari car which has different characteristics compared to the Mercedes car he usually drives. And not only Rosberg, but Sainz also said something like that "Not everything is roses and perfect", because being a Ferrari driver has its own pressure, since Ferrari is known for its inconsistency, and this is a challenge for its drivers.
January 17, 2025, 04:18:48 PM
So now it has been confirmend.
The H-Day, Hamilton Day will be next week.
Benedetto Vigna CEO of Ferrari confirmed it.
Hamilton is also expexted to drive the F22 or F23, they have not decided yet which car.
After that he also may do a test in Barcelona.
As I understood since he is in a new car he should have a "bonus" of 1000km of tests with older cars.
The H-Day, Hamilton Day will be next week.
Benedetto Vigna CEO of Ferrari confirmed it.
Hamilton is also expexted to drive the F22 or F23, they have not decided yet which car.
After that he also may do a test in Barcelona.
As I understood since he is in a new car he should have a "bonus" of 1000km of tests with older cars.
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