Hamilton’s debut in Ferrari was seen from Italy: how did fans and media react?

The Italian Press Formula 1 Padock has the most revered figures. His opinion has been dominated by decades and has determined the result of many debates. Ferrari It is immersed in passion and enthusiasm in itself; Scuderia is a national icon.

Now with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton In the country’s most famous sports team, what has been the reaction of press and fans?

Here we ask writers Motorsport.com Italy For him in the first few weeks of Hamilton as a Ferrari driver. Have they affected them the most? How is it obtained by the public? Does he come under investigation from Italian media because he tries to return Ferrari to the World Championship Gaurav?

Contributor: Roberto Chinchero, Franco Nagnes, Giacomom Rowly, Gianluka D’Allassendro

How did Hamilton get the Italian public response to joining the team?

Roberto Chinchero: I do not remember anything like this in the past. Ferrari is used – if not, it was not spoiled – champions joining the champion team. We saw Fernando Alonso Come in, Sebstian wettelAnd Michael Schumacher Before this. And he became a legend with Ferrari. The difference with Lewis is that he is already a legend, and he is coming to marry another legend.

And the response of fans has been extraordinary. The day he first drove a new car in Firano, there were 7,000 people, and to see it, and this has never happened before. It is a track that had no grandstand, it was Wednesday, it was during the work hours, it was really cold – and still people started arriving at 5 am to get a better place. Which tells you something.

Franco Nagnes: The Formula 1 had disappeared from the news and the front pages for a long time, but now it is far behind the Gills Villainuway in the early 80s. Hamilton has managed to win fans, but Ferrari also has employees. They now hang on each of his words.

And this is not surprising: Lewis was already very honored as a seven -time F1 World Champion, although until last year he was seen as a possible “usury” of Michael Schumacher’s record. Now that he has come to Manelao, however, the perspective has completely changed: he is seen as a man who will bring Pring Horse back to glory and continue the work of Kaiser.

Gianluca d’Allessandro: He has brought back a lot of enthusiasm not only from the fans, but also from the mainstream media, partly, because his move also revealed that a driver of such caliber wanted to accept Ferrari challenge, the dream Win and win with it, after doing so, the other champions did not achieve the title in many years.

No one in Italy thought it would be before the end of his career. We thought he would end his F1 story MercedesBut instead he is coming to Marnelo. And he is happy, he is excited, and it translates fans because he feels that they are sharing the same dream with Lewis: to win him with Ferrari. He feels that Lewis is coming to Maraneo because he wants to make history.

Are you particularly impressed by their attitude?

Roberto Chinchero: On the first day he reached Marnelo, he was there with his parents. You do not do this unless it means very special for you. You want to share those moments with those closest people, and we saw Anthony there was there, Lewis’s mother was filming her with her phone. She was there when she went out to meet fans. He says a lot. Not only for Lewis, but also for Italian fans. They see how emotional he is, and it echoes. Because he is a seven -time world champion. He does not have to do all these things. But you can see how much it is for him.

For me, F175 had four drivers, who were seen most excited and flattering: Gabriel Bortoleo, Andrea Kimi Antonelie, Isac Hudzar and Louis Hamilton. It is almost as he is experiencing a crook level of enthusiasm. And I don’t think Lewis is good for an actor. It seems how he really feels. He is lucky enough to get a lot of his dreams in F1, but now he is living another.

Franco Nagnes: Hamilton’s communication skills are extraordinary: in a few days of space he has become the center of meditation in the Ferrari world. He went to the remote corners of the racing department, shaking hands and signed an autograph, pulling John Elkan to the President before. He immediately introduced himself to Italian fans, showing a real desire for dialogue.

However, he should remember in the long run, however, it is that Manenalo has never liked those who threaten to see Ferrari Legend.

Giacomo rauli: I do not personally think there is no reason to be particularly impressed by his appearance and perspective, as Lewis is a seven -time world champion, he is in F1 since 2007. They know how important it is to bring the team on their behalf and to be accepted by fans. He is a smart boy. He will share a garage with Charles, which has not only been a Ferrari driver since 2019, but also part of the academy. And if he wants to lead the team, it is the only way to do so.

How soon will he be suited to work with a team that is not based in England?

Roberto Chinchero: When we talk about the team structure, I don’t think there is much different from other teams. Because the way they work now is very similar. And even people: Yes, it is an Italian team, but the employee is from all over the world. There are many British, German and French people in Ferrari.

What can be different that in Ferrari you are very high in the spotlight and the pressure is somewhat high. But I think it will be more than a challenge for Lakeler. Because Lewis F1 came to Ferrari to finish his career, and Charles has to prove that it is the future.

Giacomo rauli: I don’t think this is a major problem for Lewis because, yes, he is a British driver, but that is, we will say, a man in the world. He lives in Monte Carlo, he travels, he experiences various cultures. Conversely, I am sure that he will enjoy the team and the environment.

Gianluca d’Allessandro: Although there may be some differences between the British teams and an Italian, the way of working nowadays is very similar, if not the same. What Lewis will have to do, people have a habit – and I don’t think McLaren To Mercedes. He will not have his former race engineer in Mercedes, Peter Bonington), who fully understood him, from his side. He must have a relationship with Ricardo Amiri and all other people around it – and it may take time.

Did the Italian media put additional pressure on it to lead the team?

Franco Nagnes: In the beginning, I think Hamilton will be forgiven very much because he will be considered as a team’s savior who does not win the World Championship for 18 years. The love of the team and fans will make it easier for them to feel like a Ferrari man.

Roberto Chinchero: Everything is fantastic at this time. He is honored by Italian media, and he appreciates in the way he has introduced himself to the Italian public and Italian fans. The fact is that he tries to speak Italian, even though his vocabulary is only a few hundred words at this time.

Last year, not everyone could understand why Carlos Sainz Was allowed to go, but even admitted that he was not being replaced by some random driver. It is Lewis Hamilton that he is giving his seat. I think it was difficult for Carlos to accept that Hamilton was going to convert her into Ferrari – it was that three other top teams had vacancies and did not call them.

But I think everyone now accepts with Italian media, that Hamilton and Ferrari are something special. What happens next will be very high about stopwatch. But the first chapter of this story – one without engine noise was perfect.

Gianluca d’Allessandro: I think we can all agree that the media is a major part of the challenge of being a Ferrari driver. Because Italy has Ferrari and other teams. People grow up and get involved in the game because of Ferrari, and even when they feel that F1 is something beyond Ferrari, it remains special. And this attention is almost like a national football team. So the pressure is very high. But I think he knows how to deal with the media, and I am sure Ferrari will do everything to protect him as much as possible.

And I agree that this is the legend who can feel the most pressure from outside. Yes, Lewis has come to make history with Ferrari, but he is already a legend in the game. Charles is one of the best drivers on the grid, he loves Ferrari very much and, after so many years of high expectations, he wants to become a driver who brings back the title. But if Charles is beaten by Lewis, where does he leave him, even if he still has a long -term contract? Where does he leave Ferrari for the future? Therefore, there is a big challenge ahead of him.