Hamilton’s speech will bring a smile to the face of F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The former Ferrari boss told Autosport: “He is learning to speak Italian and to understand how to integrate into our culture. “I told him it is fundamental for him to be able to do this as well. In Ferrari, he will find a different environment than before.”

Lewis Hamilton Formula 1 fans have been left outraged by a social media release from the team. Hamilton has joined Ferrari for the 2025 season onwards, and has already made his on-track debut during a series of tests both at the team's private Fiorano track, and at the Circuit de Catalunya alongside team-mate Charles Leclerc.