Lewis Hamilton expresses unprecedented optimism about winning his eighth Formula 1 championship title with Ferrari, following his first drive of the SF-25 at Fiorano test track. After six weeks with the team, Hamilton's confidence continues to grow as he adapts to his new environment.

Hamilton emphasizes that his primary focus is winning Ferrari's first championship in recent years, rather than securing his record-breaking eighth title. He acknowledges Ferrari's rich legacy and winning DNA while recognizing the fierce competition from teams like McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes.

The seven-time world champion is taking an elevated approach to his Ferrari journey, focusing on:

• Enhanced fitness regimen
• Improved time management
• Increased factory presence
• Deeper engineer engagement
• Cultural and language adaptation

Hamilton acknowledges the successful transitions of previous champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel to Ferrari, noting their impressive early achievements with the team. He remains realistic about the adaptation period, recalling it took him six months to secure his first win with Mercedes.

Despite the limited testing time available in modern F1, Hamilton has maximized his preparation through Previous Car Testing (TPC) sessions. He describes his Ferrari move as "natural" and "right," expressing enthusiasm about the new culture, language, and working environment.

Hamilton chose the Italian word "emozionante" (exciting) to describe his Ferrari experience thus far, reflecting both his personal enthusiasm and the team's warm welcome. He maintains that while there's significant work ahead, he feels confident in his position with the team and their collective potential for success.

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