After speaking Italian in a speech to his Ferrari colleagues, Lewis Hamilton has done something which Michael Schumacher allegedly avoided. That claim comes from respected F1 correspondent José M. Zapico,

Told to learn the Ferrari culture and Italian language, Lewis Hamilton has put his progress in that mission on full display.

The 40-year-old heads into the upcoming season with championship contention on his mind, hoping that Ferrari can provide him with machinery that is capable of fighting at the fron

Lewis Hamilton delivered his first speech in Italian to Ferrari’s fans and team members, demonstrating his commitment to integrating into the team ahead of the 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton showed off his Italian when he addressed staff at Ferrari’s F1 base. The seven-time world champion is continuing his adaptation to his new team after completing a blockbuster switch from Mercedes following 12 years with the Silver Arrows.

Toto Wolff has said Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes exit was “right for both of us” as the team principal looked ahead to the 2025 F1 season. After 12 years and six world titles together, Hamilton and Mercedes parted ways at the end of last season with the British driver sealing a blockbuster move to Ferrari for 2025 and beyond.

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.”

Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes the reaction will be unprecedented if Lewis Hamilton manages to win one of the first three races of the season. The 2025 campaign is just a few weeks away with teams unveiling their new liveries this month.

After 12 seasons with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has embarked on a new challenge, joining rivals Ferrari in his pursuit for a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ World Championship

Lewis Hamilton has impressed Ferrari by delivering his first speech in Italian, reading from his phone in a pre-prepared message to thank fans. The seven-time world champion demonstrated his commitment to adapting to life at the Maranello-based team with his well-delivered address.