Lewis Hamilton has joked about his increased pizza consumption since joining Ferrari, admitting concerns about fitting in his car for the 2025 season.
"Oh God. I've eaten so many pizzas in the last few weeks," the seven-time world champion revealed. "Last week alone I had three pizzas."
Despite his indulgence in Italian cuisine, Hamilton surprisingly noted: "But funnily enough, I've lost weight."
"I have to be careful and I can't eat pizza all year round. Otherwise I won't fit in the car anymore," he quipped.
Lewis Hamilton has joked about his increased pizza consumption since joining Ferrari, admitting concerns about fitting in his car for the 2025 season
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Hamilton's move to Ferrari was confirmed in February 2024, marking a significant shift after 12 seasons with Mercedes.
The British driver signed a multi-year deal worth £50million per year, replacing Carlos Sainz Jnr to partner Charles Leclerc.
His official tenure with the Italian team began on January 1, 2025.
Since then, the 40-year-old has been spending considerable time at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy, where his love affair with Italian cuisine has flourished.
Lewis Hamilton has been binging on pizza since moving to Ferrari
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Hamilton's connection with Italian cuisine dates back to his early racing days in the country.
"I still remember going into town with Nico every evening to buy pizza and ice cream," he recalled of his time racing alongside Nico Rosberg in the Open Italian Championship in 2000 and 2001.
The Brit holds particularly fond memories of his first mechanic. "I remember that Luca del Fante, my first mechanic, and his mother always made me an incredible lasagne. I have never forgotten that lasagne to this day."
"Penne a la Arrabiata is still my absolute favorite dish."
Hamilton is currently preparing for his Ferrari debut with pre-season testing in Bahrain this week.
The testing marks a significant milestone as he transitions from Mercedes to his new team.
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The 40-year-old has been undergoing various tests with Ferrari's new car over recent weeks.
His first official race in his new red colours will come at the Australian Grand Prix on the weekend of March 15-16.
Despite his enthusiasm for Italian cuisine, Hamilton acknowledged: "Yes, I have to watch my diet. But that will be difficult."
Hamilton's move to Ferrari represents an exciting new chapter in his Formula 1 career.
Lewis Hamilton is looking to win a record eighth F1 title this year
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The British driver's deep-rooted connection with Italy, from his early racing days to his current role at Ferrari, has come full circle.
Hamilton has blown hot and cold ever since 2021, where he was denied a record eighth F1 crown in controversial circumstances.
However, he's optimistic he'll be able to move ahead of Michael Schumacher this year following his Mercedes departure.
