Alvin's Formula One Blog

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is always one of the most emotional and high-pressure races in Formula 1, and for Ferrari, it carries an even greater weight. Racing in front of the passionate Tifosi means there’s no place to hide, and every lap, every pit stop, and every move on track is under the microscope. For Lewis, this was his very first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, and all eyes were on him. Coming into Monza, Ferrari was under pressure after a nightmare at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. That weekend saw the Maranello squad suffer a double retirement: Charles Leclerc collided with rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis crashed out early. It was the kind of weekend Ferrari fans dread, and the team desperately needed redemption at their home race. Lewis himself admitted the Dutch GP had been one to forget, but he promised the Ferrari faithful that Monza would be different. He delivered a passionate rallying cry, asking the Tifosi for their full support as he took on the ...

First off, forget about the recent Dutch GP. Now lets get on with it. When Lewis joined Ferrari, the world of Formula 1 braced itself for one of the sport’s most historic partnerships. A seven-time world champion in the famous red car promised drama, hope, and perhaps a long-awaited championship return to Maranello. But unlike Michael Schumacher’s legendary path at Ferrari, Lewis doesn’t have the luxury of time on his side. Schumacher arrived at Ferrari in 1996 at just 27 years old, giving him years to mold the team into his image. Lewis, however, joined Ferrari at 40, already at the tail end of his career. With a contract running until the end of 2026 — and an option for a further year — this could very well be his final chapter in Formula 1. And so far, it hasn’t gone the way he or the tifosi dreamed. Comparing Early Ferrari Journeys In his first 14 races with Ferrari, Lewis has yet to step onto the podium. By contrast, Schumacher had already collected three wins and six podiums in t...