Lewis Hamilton has revealed his mother Carmen Larbalestier is finally happy to see him racing after his move to Ferrari.
The seven-time world champion shared this emotional family moment during his transition to the legendary Italian team.
Hamilton's switch to Ferrari has reinvigorated his career after what was described as the toughest season with Mercedes in 2024.
The move appears to have brought joy not only to Hamilton but also to his closest family members.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed his mother Carmen Larbalestier is finally happy to see him racing after his move to Ferrari
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Hamilton's parents were present at Fiorano for his first test in Ferrari red as the Australian Grand Prix looms.
Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Hamilton shared his mother's reaction: "My parents sacrificed everything for me, mom let me live with dad so I could finance my racing career; so she gave up a child, and it was hard.
"It's the first time in a long time that she is happy to see me racing, she is because I moved to Ferrari. In Fiorano, I asked her: 'Are you happy?' And she said yes."
Hamilton continued his touching recollection: "And I said: 'But how? You're never happy when I'm on the track.' Then we hugged."
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Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth for the Australian Grand Prix
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The family support has been consistent throughout his Ferrari journey.
His mother, step-mother and father Anthony Hamilton have been present at key moments.
They attended not only his first test at Fiorano but also travelled to Melbourne for his first Grand Prix with the team.
This family presence has clearly meant a great deal to Hamilton during this transitional period.
The 40-year-old has been adapting to his new Ferrari SF-25 throughout the race weekend in Melbourne.
After Friday practice, he commented: "Firstly, it has been a super exciting build-up to this week, and it felt amazing to get out there and be in a Ferrari here."
The Brit noted the significant differences in his new machinery.
"Honestly, the car felt so much different to anything I've ever experienced coming to this track, so it took a little bit of bedding in through P1," Hamilton explained.
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The novelty of driving for Ferrari clearly hasn't worn off as the season progresses.
Hamilton qualified just two-tenths behind teammate Charles Leclerc during Saturday's session in Melbourne.
The Ferrari drivers will line up in P7 and P8 for the Grand Prix, a result that left the team less than pleased.
They find themselves starting behind both Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon on the grid.
Lewis Hamilton remains upbeat despite his qualifying issues at the Australian Grand Prix looms
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Despite this qualifying outcome, Hamilton remained upbeat about his performance in his first qualifying session with Ferrari.
"I had a really good time out there today," he told Sky Sports F1. "Everything's been a first this weekend."
Hamilton acknowledged the learning curve ahead: "My first P1 with Ferrari, my first practice sessions and first qualifying and it's been a lot of work to really adapt to this car."
He added candidly: "I definitely didn't expect us to be eight-tenths off today, but there is a lot to dissect, for sure."
