differences on their first day at Maranello according to Piero Ferrari

Two champions in 29 yearsAfter a 12 months of ready because the official announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s transfer from Mercedes to Ferrari, the Englishman has lastly arrived at Maranello. First photographs, first contact with Ferrari’s passionate fan base, first laps on the wheel of the two-year-old automotive, and even the primary mistake. Nonetheless, Sir Hamilton is fulfilling his dream of beginning a brand new journey with the Prancing Horse, aiming to win his eighth world title. Such an achievement would make him the motive force with essentially the most F1 world championships, surpassing the document he at present shares with Michael Schumacher.

The primary differenceYes, Michael Schumacher—the person who achieved the best successes of his profession with Ferrari, the place he arrived in 1996 because the reigning two-time world champion. His transfer to the workforce electrified Ferrari followers, as Piero Ferrari, son of the corporate’s founder Enzo, recollects. In an interview with Autosprint, nonetheless, the vp of the Scuderia famous variations between the 2 historic arrivals, beginning chronologically with the ‘Kaiser’: “The state of affairs was totally different. Michael Schumacher had simply gained two world championships, and there was a whole lot of stress,” he defined. “Michael appeared chilly to most people, however with those that knew him properly, he was very pleasant. I all the time had a friendship with him that lasted through the years.”

The dearth of victories and ageAs talked about, the German arrived at Ferrari as a world champion however throughout a very troublesome interval for the workforce, which had not gained a Drivers’ title since 1979 and had secured solely two victories between 1991 and 1995 (one in 1994 and one other in 1995). At current, with Hamilton’s arrival, Ferrari is in a greater state of affairs, although the world title has nonetheless been lacking since 2007. Moreover, Schumacher joined Ferrari on the age of 27, whereas Lewis Hamilton is arriving at 40, nearing the tip of his profession.

Ferrari ardour and the motive force’s magnificence Lastly, talking about Hamilton’s first day in entrance of his new followers, Piero Ferrari was shocked by the welcome given to the Briton: “I might hardly consider it! That real ardour struck me,” he continued. “The individuals on the little bridge over the Fiorano monitor, crowding onto the biking path—it was a real demonstration of affection. Stunning. He had seen the followers ready for him by the automotive home windows, and he was blissful, shocked. From the way in which he introduced himself, I don’t recall some other driver being so elegant on their first day at Ferrari. A flawless go well with, a tie… We managers, for instance, weren’t even carrying ties.”

Feb 2, 2025Luca Marini

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