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June 21, 2025, Maranello — Lewis Hamilton left his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc visibly unnerved after testing the brand’s latest hypercar, the F80, around the Fiorano track.
The two Formula 1 stars participated in a promotional video for Ferrari, starting with Leclerc behind the wheel. He praised the car’s precision and balance, calling it “the best-handling Ferrari road car ever.” The F80, limited to 799 units and priced around £3 million, boasts an incredible 1,200 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds.
However, things took a dramatic turn when Hamilton took over the driving. Leclerc joined as a passenger—and his nerves quickly showed. “I hate being in the passenger seat!” he admitted as Hamilton tore around the circuit at breakneck speed. After the ride, Leclerc joked that the experience gave him a headache.
Hamilton, meanwhile, couldn’t hide his excitement. “That’s the fastest road car I’ve ever driven,” he said enthusiastically. “It’s unlike anything I’ve taken on the road before.” He even joked about ordering one—though all 799 models are already sold out.
Despite Ferrari’s tough season start in Formula 1, the friendly dynamic between Hamilton and Leclerc was on full display. Their light-hearted interaction after the drive highlighted the growing camaraderie between the two, despite being fierce competitors on race weekends.
As Ferrari looks ahead to the next round of the championship at Silverstone, this fun off-track moment gave fans a refreshing glimpse of their drivers enjoying the thrill of speed in a different setting—showing that even outside of racing, their passion for performance remains unmatched.
