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[Saba Sports News] Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join the Ferrari team is undoubtedly one of the most shocking news in the history of Formula 1. After leaving the Mercedes team he served for more than ten years, Hamilton put on the red jersey, not only changing his own career trajectory but also causing a seismic shift in the division of global fan camps. Last weekend at the Emilia circuit, Hamilton first felt the passion of Italian fans as a Ferrari driver. After the race, Hamilton publicly discussed the “change in fan allegiance” for the first time. He revealed that many former Mercedes supporters now wear red hats at the scene, and some even said “it wasn’t easy to follow your transformation.” Hamilton’s response was both appreciative and commanding: “I’m proud of them. Today is an important day, and red will be our new faith.” These words undoubtedly send a signal to global fans: If you want to continue supporting him, you must fully embrace the Ferrari culture. In our opinion, as the season progresses, Hamilton’s integration with Ferrari will determine the success or failure of this bold move. But one thing is beyond doubt: This F1 legend is telling the world through action that his new era belongs solely to Ferrari, and fan loyalty must undergo the baptism of “transition from silver to red.”