Ferrari CEO ‘loved’ Hamilton gesture ahead of arrival

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has explained how he “loved” Lewis Hamilton’s message on LinkedIn ahead of his arrival.

Hamilton is expected to arrive at Maranello later this week and drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time, potentially on Wednesday. 

The extensive TPC testing he is set to undertake will be in addition to pre-season testing ahead of his debut in March’s Australian Grand Prix.

Announcing his new position on LinkedIn at the start of the year, Hamilton wrote that 2025 was “a year of embracing new opportunities, staying hungry, and driving forward with purpose.”

This message caught Vigna’s eye.

“There is excitement, there is a great desire to start, to face the tests,” Vigna told Corriere della Sera. 

“Change is always important and Hamilton has put himself back into the game. I loved reading his post on Linkedin at the start of the year, a powerful message not to give up hope in all areas. 

“With him and Charles we will have fun.

“To me that post on Linkedin reminded me of when (Italian journalist) Indro Montanelli decided to change at the age of 80 (to found the La Voce newspaper), I found it beautiful.”