Lewis Hamilton Looking Tailored on First Day at Scuderia Ferrari

Monday marked the first day of a new chapter for Formula 1’s seven-time world champion driver, Lewis Hamilton. Though word of Lewis’ movement to Maranello is old news at this point, his arrival at Ferrari’s headquarters at Via Enzo Ferrari 27 is definitely noteworthy. And, the official photo from Scuderia Ferrari HP shows a finely tailored Lewis standing next to an equally fine Ferrari F40 that is reportedly Hamilton’s favorite Ferrari. Nice flex.

At Ferrari, the “First Day” practice for new drivers is a bit of a tradition, seeing Hamilton head to the Fiorano house and pit garage, Enzo Ferrari’s historic office, a meeting with team management and Piero Ferrari, not to mention all the departments of the team. Technical meetings and briefings begin tomorrow. Undoubtedly, Ferrari is a marque steeped in heritage, and these traditions are part of the experience.

“There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Scuderia Ferrari HP driver, is one of those days. I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today,” says Hamilton. “Today we start a new chapter in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.“

Ultimately, we’re curious if Hamilton follows another Ferrari tradition. Last week we reported on a very special car that was the first company car for the only other seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher. Ahead of Schumacher’s first season with Ferrari, he’d ordered a very special 355 GTS tailored to his specifications. RM Sotheby’s currently is planning to sell the car in the very near future (MORE HERE).

So, will Lewis Hamilton spec his own tailored Ferrari company car? We know outgoing Ferrari F1 driver Carolos Sainz did, and we’re eager to see what Sir Lewis dreams up.