The Tifosi effect is real, as even non-Ferrari fans are feeling the impact of Lewis Hamilton driving for the Maranello team. The 7-time world champion joined the oldest team in Formula 1 after staying with Mercedes for more than a decade. He will be racing for the Maranello-based squad from the 2025 season alongside Charles Leclerc.
Ferrari hasn't won any Formula 1 titles since the 2008 season and Hamilton is on a mission to end the drought and bring them their well-deserved title. The Italians were the most affected people because of Hamilton’s career success. He beat Ferrari’s Felipe Massa in 2008 and became the world champion. Then from 2014 to 2020, he beat Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc and won the title seven times.
The Man who denied Ferrari their title will be the man who can bring them the title. The F1 world is excited to see what Hamilton brings to the table for them. Even his biggest rivals like Red Bull acknowledge that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is a Box office. Their team principal Christian Horner was present during an award show in the UK by Autosport.
'It's a Box Office' - Christian Horner
When speaking, about the 2025 F1 season Horner said “I think four teams are going to be competitive. I think it's gonna be super tight. Take your pick! But McLaren is gonna be strong, Ferrari will be strong, and Mercedes has something to prove as well. So, it could be a stellar year.”
He was also asked about seeing Hamilton in red and the Milton Keynes team boss said “I’ve seen some pictures. I think red suits him. I think it is great for Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari is really a box office. It will be dynamic and super exciting this year.”
The British driver Ferrari's journey is even liked by his rivals which says he is bigger than a racing driver. Hamilton is hunting for his eighth world championship and would like to acquire that with Ferrari which makes him the greatest of all time.
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