Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has delivered a special address to his new Ferrari team, putting in the effort to deliver his latest message in Italian. The British racing icon is adjusting to life at the Scuderia after spending 12 highly-successful seasons with his former Mercedes team, based in Brackley.

Lewis Hamilton says he is “exactly where I’m supposed to be” after an emotional first day on track in Ferrari’s new car

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels “full of life” and “invigorated” as he prepares to start his new Ferrari adventure this season.