--- title: "We Witnessed History With That Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Photo" date: "2025-01-21" modified: "2025-01-21" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/we-witnessed-history-with-that-lewis-hamilton-ferrari-photo" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # We Witnessed History With That Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Photo ![Lewis Hamilton posed with Ferrari F40]() *Did we all not see this coming? \Ferrari\* I remember a few key moments in [Formula 1]() history like they were yesterday, but I also remember the exact moment when they happened, where I was, what I was doing, and how they initially made me feel. Seeing Monday's photograph of Lewis Hamilton standing in front of Enzo Ferrari's house—and next to an [F40]() nonetheless—is now one of those moments. Taken by Ferrari and distributed with the title "First Day as a Scuderia Ferrari Driver for Lewis," the image has been liked five million times on Instagram and seen by 10 million on X. If you've ever shown any interest in F1 or Ferrari, chances are your algorithm showed you this photo first thing Monday morning—and judging by how many times I've seen it now, nearly every person's reshared it. There are a few reasons for this, of course. Above all, there are the circumstances surrounding the *making* of this photo. It's been a year since we found out [Hamilton was headed to the Scuderia](), so there's been plenty of time for the excitement to build ahead of the moment he finally put on the red coveralls. Then there's the raw emotion shown by the Tifosi who braved cold weather just to get a glimpse of Hamilton showing up for his first day on the job. This is rather monumental because it shows how hungry Ferrari fans are to get back to their winning ways. It's been 17 years since Maranello won a constructors' title, and you can feel people's hopes and dreams literally being put on Hamilton's shoulders. Lastly, just look at the photo. Hamilton is known for showing up to the track wearing high fashion, but a few of these ensembles can come off as a bit silly. He brought his sartorial A-Game Monday, however, rocking a striped three-piece suit by Italian powerhouse Ferragamo, with a matching overcoat that appears to be wool. It's all very Italian, very formal, very "daddy's home and he's driving an F40." It goes to show that Hamilton understands the assignment and he is emerging himself into Ferrari culture. A few clips out there even show him speaking Italian. The next two months will be crucial for both Hamilton and Ferrari, as they prepare for what should hopefully be a successful year for them. The seven-time champ is even reuniting with his former physio, coach, and wellness consigliere Angela Cullen, so you know he means business. And in case you're wondering, the other key F1 moments that are engraved in my memory are [Ayrton Senna's fatal crash]() in Imola in 1994, Michael Schumacher's retirement announcement in Monza in 2006, [Felipe Massa's temporary world championship]() at Interlagos in 2008, Schumacher's return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010 and his [ski accident in 2013](), Sergio Perez's first victory at Sakhir in 2020, and the [Abu Dhabi fiasco of 2021](). *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ![FIORANO MODENESE, ITALY - JANUARY 21: A banner in support of Ferrari's 2025 Formula 1 driver pairing of Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton during Lewis Hamilton's first official days as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver at Fiorano Circuit on January 21, 2025 in Fiorano Modenese, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)]() *Clive Rose* ![FIORANO MODENESE, ITALY - JANUARY 21: A fan draped in a Ferrari flag holds a pair of binoculars to her eyes, in front of a fence post which has the names of drivers Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton inscribed on it, during Lewis Hamilton's first official days as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver at Fiorano Circuit on January 21, 2025 in Fiorano Modenese, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)]() *Clive Rose* ![FIORANO MODENESE, ITALY - JANUARY 20: Sir Lewis Hamilton greets fans during his first official days as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver at Fiorano Circuit as John Elkann, CEO of Exor, looks on, on January 20, 2025 in Fiorano Modenese, Italy. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)]() *RUDY CAREZZEVOLI* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()