Why Ferrari Turned Down Hamilton's Black F40 Request
Apr.3 - The iconic first photo of Lewis Hamilton at Maranello, flanked by the legendary F40 supercar, would have been different if the seven time world champion had his way.
The photo, depicting the former Mercedes driver in a black suit and overcoat, has been 'liked' on Hamilton's Instagram an astonishing 5.7 million times.
"I told him that those pictures were iconic that he made," Hamilton's former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted. "It was so well curated, which is no surprise with Lewis."
However, both Corriere della Sera newspaper and another Italian publication, Autosprint, claim Hamilton actually asked Ferrari if the F40 could be in black - not its iconic scarlet red.
Autosprint correspondent Fulvio Solms claims Hamilton wanted a black F40 to symbolise his well-known push for social justice initiatives, fighting discrimination and promoting inclusion.
But although Ferrari did have a black F40 on hand, the Maranello based team said "no".
Solms explains: "Not so much because an F40 was not available in the classic department, but for a matter of principle."
He added that the decision was made on the grounds of protecting Ferrari's legacy, but also to reinforce the notion that while Hamilton is one of the most influential Formula 1 drivers of all time, the team always comes first at Ferrari.
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Probably more made up rubbish,like F would tel him.
Well done to Ferrari for not giving in to Hamilton.
Bringing his demands to Ferrari.
Wolff and Mercedes were weak as water changing their colour to black to appease Hamilton.He should have been told no the team comes first as Ferrari have done.
Bringing his rubbish to Ferrari.
I cant believe what im reading , i said in a previous post on this funfair in a comedy club ride about Ferrari missing a trick by not wrapping the F40 in Black and all along is was whiney old Hannah who pushed for it, does this mean Im actually beginning to think like her? oh god no , i need a sit down , I dont feel at all well .
You were absolutely right Stroppy, you shouldn’t believe what you are reading amusing but obviously a load of boll-cos. Apart from anything else how would we have seen him!
Don’t worry though you will never think like Lewis, have another whiskey and take long slow breaths your just having a panic attack.
Lou, is a self-absorbed, prima donna. Maranello has had a history long before the GOAT was a twinkle in his dad’s eye. Ferrari Red is their legendary color. It was in the beginning and wil be in the future. Want a black one, buy one. Lou is part of the team, not the team. Work harder at earning the salary Ferrari has been bestowed. Ferrari isn’t interested in side interests or fashion statements. Sorry Bl.
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