“I Am a Ferrari Fan”: Lewis Hamilton Becomes a Doe-Eyed Fanboy for Charles Leclerc as He Dons Tifosi Hat

“Everyone is a Ferrari fan. Even if they say they’re not, they are Ferrari fans.” This statement that Sebastian Vettel gave at the 2016 Canadian GP stands the test of time. Ferrari is not just a car manufacturer. In the world of racing, it is the biggest and the most successful brand. They have won 16 Constructors’ Championships, the most of any. And in a recent interview ahead of the British GP, Lewis Hamilton, too expressed his love for Ferrari, and their talisman, Charles Leclerc.

Ever since their first race in F1, Ferrari has established itself as the place to be for talent. There might be a lot of strategic errors and unfortunate circumstances that they find themselves in now, but their fanbase is loyal. The Tifosi love their team and like any relationship, there will be a lot of low moments too. But through those moments shines the diamond that is Ferrari. And turns out that the Tifosi have a new addition to them and it is a rival racer.

Earlier in the season, Hamilton was rumored to be evaluating an offer from Ferrari, for 2024. But he quashed those rumors saying he will stay at Mercedes. Though those rumors were only rumors, it would have been great seeing another 7-time champion drive in a Ferrari. Nevertheless, Hamilton has now gotten in the good books of Ferrari and Leclerc fans.

“Leclerc is very strong, you could always see that,” Hamilton told Corriere Della Sera, an Italian newspaper. He added, “I would say one thing: if I could sit down with the fans on the bleachers over there, I would support Charles. I am a Ferrari fan.”

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Things are looking up for Ferrari after a good Austrian GP and they have a 7-time Champion fanboying for Leclerc. Though the Monegasque is happy with their progress, he has been cautious about setting higher expectations.

Charles Leclerc Makes Cautious But Optimistic Claims About Ferrari’s Progress

Ferrari’s best result of the year came at the Azerbaijan with Leclerc securing P3. After that, a string of average performances followed up until the Austrian GP. They showed good pace in Canada but Austria is where it converted into their best finish of the season with Leclerc in P2. However, he is wary of the repercussions that can follow if he fails to reach set expectations.

In an interview ahead of the British GP, the Monegasque was asked about the team’s progress. Leclerc said, as quoted by Sportal.eu, “Since Barcelona, the feeling is going in the right direction. There are steps forward, but we must not get carried away by enthusiasm.”

In 2022, Carlos Sainz won the British GP for Ferrari and Charles Leclerc finished in P4, behind Hamilton. Can Tifosi expect a similar result in Silverstone, a hunting ground that Lewis Hamilton calls home?

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