Lewis Hamilton stunned by 'fastest road car he's ever been in' as he tries new Ferrari with Charles LeClerc
Published on Jun 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Jun 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Lewis Hamilton called it the fastest road car he’s ever driven, praising Ferrari performance during a high-speed test drive with Charles Leclerc.
The vehicle’s acceleration, sharp handling, and futuristic styling impressed both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc throughout the experience.
Footage of the drive captured the drivers’ genuine reactions as they explored the limits of the car.
Many fans have drawn comparisons to the Ferrari F80, a concept known for its extreme power and lightweight design.
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From the first corner, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were visibly impressed. Hamilton, seated in the passenger seat, reacted immediately.
“This thing is quick. It’s so fast.
“I got to order me one of these,” he said.
The high standard of Ferrari performance was evident in the car’s every movement.
It responded with precision and grip, characteristics long associated with the Ferrari F80 concept.
Hamilton commented on how light the car felt and praised its reactive steering.
Charles Leclerc described it as the most balanced road car Ferrari has ever made.
The braking system also stood out. Hamilton called it ‘unbelievable,’ highlighting how quickly and smoothly the car came to a stop.
The experience suggested that Ferrari had combined cutting-edge tech with real-world usability.
Although the exact model remains unnamed, it clearly draws from Ferrari’s most advanced performance ideas.
What this means for Ferrari and the future of performance cars
This shared test drive between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc showed how seriously Ferrari is approaching its next generation of supercars.
If this is the fastest road car in Ferrari’s lineup, it reflects a focused effort to merge track-inspired engineering with road comfort.
The connection to the Ferrari F80 is more than visual, too, with performance figures and responsiveness that reflect the brand’s most ambitious goals.
Hearing praise from both the F1 drivers only adds to the car’s credibility.
Their reactions support the idea that the Ferrari performance level continues to evolve in meaningful ways.
From power delivery to balance and braking, the car left no weaknesses exposed.
The marque’s commitment to high-performance driving remains clear.
With a product capable of earning such praise from elite drivers, the brand has once again redefined what a road car can be.
This may not just be the fastest road car Ferrari has ever made, it could be the most complete.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
