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[deni @fiagirly]

the marshals applauding Lewis 🥹🥹❤️❤️

[sim @simscircuit]

THIS IS SO GREAT TO READ !!

Sir Lewis Hamilton: "We’re going to work hard, keep our heads down, try to change a few things in our approach and start to enjoy ourselves. There’s been so much pressure in this first half of the season, it’s not been the most enjoyable. So I think just remembering that we love what we do, we’re all in this together and I’m trying to have some fun."

"That’s the reason I got into this sport. It was fun for me. I think for anyone in whatever career you’re in, if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, then why are you doing it?"

"I joined the team that I’ve always dreamed of driving for and there’s been so much noise around that it’s clouded us from getting to enjoy it."

"I’m the type of person that doesn’t like to get complacent and be comfortable. That’s really where I was with the long-term relationship I had before [Mercedes]. I’ve taken this step into a team [Ferrari] that I truly believe in. I still believe in the potential here and what we can achieve together."

"No one succeeds without going through those tough patches. I think we’ve made a lot of progress. I think we’re going in the right direction. I’m looking forward to the sunnier days for sure."

[deni @fiagirly]

#HungarianGP 🇭🇺 | Lewis Hamilton post practice:

“We worked through the programme and made several changes to improve the balance. I’m still chasing grip, but we’re heading in a positive direction.”

“There’s definitely more to extract ahead of qualifying. The race runs showed higher tyre degradation than we’ve seen at recent events, so we’ve got some work to do overnight. There’s plenty of data to analyse, and I’m looking forward to getting back on track tomorrow.”

[sin ⁴⁴ @44britcedes]

"Lewis, do it for the kids who dream the impossible." 🥹🥹❤️

[Hamilton Insights @LH44_insights]

🚨 | [Food for thought] : When Lewis Hamilton announced he would be joining Ferrari for the 2025 season, the entire paddock held its breath. You could feel the air shift across the paddock — twelve years after he had left McLaren for an unproven Mercedes project, Lewis Hamilton was once again taking a leap of faith. But this time, he wasn’t the rising star seeking a breakthrough anymore. He was a legend, walking into the most mythologised team in Formula 1 history, a team starved of titles and desperate for resurgence. The symbolism was immense. So were the expectations.

Yet, just like in 2013, the myth had to wait — because the first reality check came not from headlines, but from the car’s limitations.

The SF-25 isn’t slow — but it’s temperamental. Aerodynamic instability, a narrow setup window, and unpredictable behaviour on track have made it a challenge, even for Leclerc, who at times, hasn’t hidden his frustrations. Lewis Hamilton, for his part, has been brutally honest. He’s far from satisfied with his own performance. But true to his reputation, his work ethic has been impeccable. There are no excuses. Just a steady, methodical effort to get better race after race.

After five Grands Prix, the results paint a picture of resilience. He’s scored points in four out of five races. A sprint pole and a sprint win in China reminded the world: the edge is still there, even if the main race didn’t count due to a DSQ. There have been no unforced errors, nor any clash. Just clean, composed racing.

It’s impossible not to draw parallels with his debut season at Mercedes in 2013. Back then, Lewis Hamilton had joined a team with promise but no guarantees. He wasn’t dominant, but he was consistent, strategic, patient. He laid foundations. In 2025, the dynamic feels similar. He isn’t setting the timing screens alight, but he’s doing the job. More importantly, in a championship increasingly dominated by McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull, he’s helping Ferrari stay in the fight and rack up critical points, or at the very least, making sure they’re not left too far behind.

The parallel with 2013 is tempting, but the contrast tells a richer story. Back then, Hamilton was a bold talent stepping into the unknown, still carving out his legacy. In 2025, he arrives not as a rising star, but as a monument in motion, a driver whose name is already etched in history. What he brings to Ferrari now isn't just experience or pace. It's gravity. It's a sense of direction. He doesn’t need to prove he can win; he’s here to help a legendary team remember how.

So what deserves recognition at this stage? No costly race errors. A sprint pole position in a car that’s notoriously hard to tame. A sprint win that speaks to his instinctive brilliance. A tone that’s candid, self-demanding, but always forward-looking.

He hasn’t dazzled yet. But he’s navigating with poise and intent. No fireworks, just the steady hand of a driver who’s been through it all, the quiet resolve of someone who understands the long game. And perhaps that’s exactly what Ferrari needs. Even Michael Schumacher didn’t conquer the sport overnight. His first season with the Scuderia was marked by flashes of brilliance and spells of frustration — and it took years of graft and belief before the dominance began. Lewis Hamilton knows that rhythm. He’s not here for instant glory. What makes his journey even more complex is that, for the first time in over a decade, he’s having to unlearn everything instinctive — twelve years of reflexes, feedback, and muscle memory shaped by Mercedes machinery. Now, every corner, every braking point, every engine mode feels unfamiliar. It’s not just a new team — it’s a full rewiring. And yet, he shows up, race after race, not with excuses, but with intent. Sometimes, the hardest battles are the ones fought beneath the surface.

As a matter of fact, I fully understand why the sport feels compelled to hold its most decorated driver to the highest standards. He’s HIM after all, THE — Black man — Lewis Hamilton. I also get the perverse delight some of the established punditry, largely made of underachieving former racers, seem to take in watching him wrestle to adapt to his new environment. Looking at you Croft. Looking even harder at you, Brundle. But let’s be clear. Leclerc is a phenomenal talent. Still, his first podium in five races wasn’t earned in a vacuum. It came from a mix of sharp qualifying, smart race execution, and the fact that Lewis held off his most direct threat just long enough for Charles to capitalise. Credit where it’s due, but context matters.

That being said, it is important for me to state that what we’re witnessing isn’t a decline. It’s a recalibration. Hamilton’s 2025 season isn’t about proving he still has it. It’s about showing that greatness evolves. It adapts, rebuilds, and endures. In a sport obsessed with speed, he’s offering something rarer: patience, perspective, and purpose. The results may not yet shine on paper, but the shift is happening — in the garage, in the data, in the culture. And if history has taught me anything, it’s that when Lewis Hamilton begins to build, it’s only a matter of time before the world watches him rise. Ferrari didn’t just sign a champion. They signed a compass.

[deni @fiagirly]

#F1 | Fred Vasseur when asked if Lewis Hamilton is having a dramatic drop in performance:

“It’s not dramatically. We did five races so far. I know what you want to have the big headlines tomorrow that ‘Fred said this’. But this is f**king bulls**t. At the end of the day, we are in competition. You have ups and downs.”

“I’m not sure that you draw the same conclusion with Max last week, when he was 7th. It is like it is. The competition is tight. You have 10 cars and a couple of tenths. Have a look at Max. He won in Japan – he finished 30 seconds behind Piastri in Bahrain.”

“And in Saudi Arabia, he was P2 and had Pole Position.”

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

Sir Lewis is voted Driver of the Day for his P9 to P5 finish ‼️

[Ferrari News 🐎 @FanaticsFerrari]

We’ve all seen what you can do at the peak of your powers.

Backing you until the very end, Lewis ❤️

[LH44(A) @LH44Fanpage8]

Lewis hamilton interview with DAZN after the qualifying
Don't worry Lewis you are not letting anyone down tomorrow will be better if not tomorrow next week
we will always be with you ❤️

[sin ⁴⁴ @44britcedes]

🗞️|| Marc Gene about Lewis Hamilton:

"It's early days because I've just been getting to know him but no one can doubt of his talent."

"He's very experienced and you can really see he knows what he needs and that's why from Melbourne to China he made a huge improvement."

"Already in the briefings when he talks you can really tell that he's giving some very important information and then he's very exceptional in tyre management. So you can look at the telemetry and you see some things he's very exceptional."

"I know people say 'ah he won so much because he had the best team' , now that I've seen him, there's a reason why he won so much and how difficult it is to move into Ferrari."

[Sebber 🔨⏰🇯🇲 @sebastianbaughh]

Not a single low speed snap of oversteer man Mercedes have real blood on their hands for what they made my guy drive 😭😭😭😭

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

Lewis Hamilton has set a new record for outright fastest lap in Shanghai history 🐐

[V @hammertimev]

🎥: paulbowkers IG …Never forget the robbery

[аlina🥂 @mercedarri]

@LewisHamilton

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

FIRST TIME IN RED

[Mona @Mona_SLH44]

This pic.. ❤️✨

[sim @simscircuit]

🚨| Former Ferrari F1 driver and Le Mans winner, Jacky Ickx, on what separates Sir Lewis Hamilton from other drivers and how Lewis' move to Ferrari "is fantastic because only he knows what he can do and where he wants to go." :

"If you refer to Lewis, for me, he is a unique driver. It is like [Ayrton] Senna, you have Max [Verstappen], you have Michael Schumacher and [Juan Manuel] Fangio in the early days - these people have a little plus compared to the others. But to me, he [Lewis Hamilton] is a double plus because he is a very human person who never feared to get involved in Black Lives Matter for example."

"He is the only one I know today who involves himself totally in something, and maybe that quality is something even more impressive than the first one when you see what he does, what he cares about with his foundation."

"Nobody has done that before."

"But it is clear that if you are at Ferrari for a few years and then other brands for 10 years or more, if you speak Ferrari, clearly your heart is tainted red at the end."

"I can see that even Lewis is attracted to be there for the end of his career. Honestly, it is fantastic because only he knows what he can do and where he wants to go."

#F1

[deni @fiagirly]

#F1 | Minister of Sports of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie:

“We are here to pay homage and to thank Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton has stood alone for many years advocating for F1 to come to Africa. Today he’s not standing alone.”

[sin ⁴⁴ @44britcedes]

Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for the last time 🤧

[Mercedes Hub @MercedesF1_Hub]

Dear @LewisHamilton

Thank you for being so much more than just a driver to us. Watching you race is watching history unfold—your courage, precision, and heart on the track have given us moments we’ll treasure forever. As a Mercedes fan, there’s an indescribable pride in cheering for someone who not only chases perfection but inspires millions to believe in their dreams.

But it’s not just your victories that move us—it’s who you are beyond the car. Your voice for equality, your fight for justice, and your compassion for others have made an impact far greater than any championship ever could. You remind us that true greatness isn’t just about winning; it’s about leaving the world better than you found it.

Thank you for every moment of joy, every lesson in resilience, and every ounce of yourself you’ve shared with us. You’re not just our champion—you’re our hero.

With deep respect and heartfelt thanks,
A Fan