Hamilton’s Ferrari test debut - your questions answered

The Race F1 Podcast

The Race Media Ltd

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4.6 • 942 Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Lewis Hamilton momentous first week at Maranello at the start of his Ferrari adventure is the focus of the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jonathan Noble join Edd Straw to ask how the impact of his first Ferrari test compares with debuts in history, and what it says about just how big a story Hamilton’s move to Maranello is. We also run through what Hamilton has been doing at Maranello, both behind the wheel on off track, in preparation for his first season in red. We also take questions from The Race Members’ Club covering the value of the Fiorano test and how simulator running can be used in preparation, as well as what to expect from Hamilton’s steering wheel. There’s a look at what operational differences Hamilton will face at Ferrari compared to Mercedes, and what is challenging about adapting to this unique team. The battle between Hamiton and team-mate Charles Leclerc, and their driving styles, plus how this move might impact the seven-times world champion’s legacy are also among the topics. Want extra podcast content and to ask questions on the show? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Get your 2025 calendar from The Race Shop! Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:31.5	The Athletic. The race is on.
0:43.3	And after a year of waiting, Lewis Hamilton has finally tested a Ferrari F1 car for the first time as its preparations for the 2025 season started in Ernest in Marinello.
0:53.3	I'm Ed Sturon joining us to talk through this
0:55.2	momentous occasion and answer your questions about it, us Scott Mitchell Mowne and John Noble.
1:01.1	Well, John, lots to talk about, so we'll get straight into it. The buzz there's been surrounding
1:05.4	Hamilton's visit to Ferrari this week. It's been immense, hasn't it? Have you ever seen anything
1:09.9	like it? Not for a while, actually. I think there's two aspects to it. I think first of all,
1:14.1	the kind of the mystery and intrigue about when this test was going to take place. Ferrari were
1:18.8	never confirming anything. Everyone was throwing dates around. So it's kind of this big,
1:23.4	would it be this day? Would it be this week? Would it be a bit later?
1:28.6	Would the weather affect it?
1:31.0	I think that built up a sense of kind of excitement.
1:34.3	Then Monday, bang, we had those photos of Lewis,
1:36.5	which gathered a bit of attention.
1:38.4	Everything pointed to today.
1:40.7	And, you know, the Tophosia are out in full force today.
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