Milan has transformed into the beating heart of Ferrari passion for the exclusive event sponsored by Unicredit. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton immediately ignited the crowd with their first statements, giving the fans a taste of the energy that will accompany them until the start of the season.
Leclerc and Hamilton talk to the "Tifosi"
Leclerc, now a symbol of the Cavallino, expressed all his enthusiasm for the unique atmosphere of the event: “I like the street circuits. Maybe we needed a few more curves, but the atmosphere, all the fans, is always truly special and I hope for you too. All this affection makes me happy. I grew up as a fan, I'm still a fan, but I'm living my dream and I'm proud to represent Ferrari. Ferrari is special for the passion that surrounds it, and every time I see all these people it really moves me. Thank you so much.”
Alongside him, Hamilton experienced his first real contact with the Ferrari fans, a taste of what awaits him in his new adventure in red: “It's the second time I've been here, but the first one in front of the Tifosi and it's beautiful. There's nothing like the passion of Ferrari and its fans. It's all new to me: I've been to Fiorano, I've seen fans on the track, but this is the first time I've seen them so close up. It's also my first demonstration with this car, and to do it in the city, in Italy, is really special. And then the pasta and pizza they gave me are fantastic! If you look at me, you can see that I've eaten a lot!”
And then, a touch in Italian that unleashed the enthusiasm of the crowd: “Thank you all. I love you.”
There are only eight days left until the Melbourne Grand Prix, but in the air you can already feel that it's going to be a season ready to start with the warmth of the people who dream in red.
Photo credits: SkySport
