Ferrari Fans Turn Milan Red Ahead of Formula 1 Season

On March 16, the new Formula 1 World Championship will kick off in Melbourne, Australia. Just days before the season begins, Ferrari managed to ignite excitement among its fans. Over 35,000 Ferrari enthusiasts from across Europe gathered in Milan’s Piazza Castello and surrounding streets, turning the city red—not out of embarrassment, but out of admiration for their new driver duo: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. At the ‘Drivers’ Presentation by UniCredit’ event, attended by team principal Fred Vasseur, Ferrari returned to the Italian city for the first time in six years. The highlight of the event saw both Hamilton and Leclerc take the wheel of the SF21 from 2021 and the SF90 from 2019 respectively, putting on a spectacular show with thrilling donuts. The mechanics also showcased their skills with some lightning-fast pit stops. After the main spectacle, the drivers took a few more laps in a Ferrari SF90 Spider, driven by Ferrari’s head of development driver, Raffaele de Simone. Charles Leclerc expressed that the love shown by the fans was a real boost for the upcoming championship. He even promised to teach Hamilton the words of the Italian national anthem in case of victory. Hamilton remarked on the unique atmosphere, mentioning that he is learning Italian and emphasizing their readiness to compete for the World Championship. Addressing the fans, he noted that they could be the team’s extra gear as many strive for another title.