Lewis Hamilton has recently begun to truly experience what it means to be a Scuderia Ferrari driver. The seven-time world champion was initially carried by everyone, but these days, even the Tifosi are increasingly letting him down...
Where has all the pre-season hype, the honeymoon months, the carefree photos gone? When it comes to Ferrari, the phrase "suffering, relegation, and next year" is increasingly being heard. Hamilton isn't surprised; he was prepared for it:
“I'm not surprised by what's happening now. From a certain point of view, I expected it; we're talking about the most prestigious team in F1 history. It's natural that we're in the spotlight more, that more is written about, that more things are filmed, that we're reflected upon; everyone has an opinion. It's not easy; recognition doesn't happen overnight; we have to give ourselves time. We're evolving, moving, trying to harness that passion and energy that has always characterized Ferrari and that can propel us forward. Everyone in the team is putting their heart and soul into the project; we're riding this rollercoaster together, and I have no doubt that we'll ultimately achieve our goal.” - Lewis Hamilton summarized what he expects and how he feels.
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