Lewis Hamilton has secured his first victory with Ferrari in his 31st race with the team. An event that marks a historic moment for the seven-time world champion, who has been waiting for this triumph since his arrival at the team.
In the recent history of Scuderia, only three drivers have taken longer before achieving their first victory. The most notable case is that of Jean Alesi, who required 68 Grand Prix before winning at the Canadian Grand Prix in 1995.
For his part, Carlos Sainz triumphed in his 32nd race with Ferrari. Sainz, who began his adventure with the team with a winless season in 2021, secured four podiums before his first victory in 2022.
Another driver who struggled to achieve his first victory with Ferrari is Eddie Irvine, who did it in his 50th race with the team, despite having achieved a podium in his debut.
In a broader context, most Ferrari drivers have been able to win in less than 10 races. Only a few like Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso secured victory on their debut, while others like Sebastian Vettel, Niki Lauda, and Michael Schumacher achieved it in 2, 4, and 7 races, respectively.
Hamilton’s victory, therefore, not only highlights his talent but also illustrates the difficulty of winning with one of the most legendary teams in Formula 1.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
