🏁 Lewis Hamilton Pens Heartfelt Open Letter to Ferrari Fans and F1 Community: “Thank You for Believing in Me”
June 21, 2025 — Maranello, Italy
Ferrari’s newest icon, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, has issued an emotional open letter to Ferrari fans and the wider Formula 1 community, thanking them for their “unwavering love, belief, and support” during his transition from Mercedes to Scuderia Ferrari.
The letter, which Hamilton shared through Ferrari’s official website and social media platforms on Friday evening, reflects on his first year with the Prancing Horse — a season marked by fierce competition, a revived car, and an outpouring of fan passion that Hamilton described as “life-changing.”
📜 A Message From the Heart
“To the incredible Ferrari fans,
And to every soul across the Formula 1 world who welcomed me with open arms:
Thank you.
This journey — stepping into the scarlet red, embracing a new culture, new energy — has been one of the most profound chapters of my life. From the moment I arrived in Maranello, I felt something different. Something ancient. Something electric.
You did not just accept me — you celebrated me. And in doing so, you gave me the space and strength to grow again.
I came here not just for trophies, but for transformation.”
Hamilton went on to credit the Ferrari team — from engineers and pit crew to executives — for building a foundation that allowed him to remain competitive in his 19th Formula 1 season.
“You gave me the tools, the trust, and the freedom to be myself — not just as a driver, but as a man. We win together, we lose together, and in that, we’ve already found something special.”
🏎️ A Season of Resurgence
While Hamilton hasn’t yet secured a win with Ferrari in 2025, he has achieved multiple podiums and helped elevate the team back into title contention alongside teammate Charles Leclerc. Fans across Italy and the world have embraced him, often chanting his name at circuits where Ferrari’s roar hasn’t been this loud in years.
🌍 A Message to the World
Hamilton closed the letter with a broader reflection aimed at the entire sport:
“To the Formula 1 community — thank you for evolving, for allowing a Black man from Stevenage to chase his dreams at the highest level. Your support, your love, have helped rewrite history.
The journey continues — and this, I promise, is just the beginning.”