Lewis Hamilton has moved into Enzo Ferrari's historic Fiorano home – its traditional Italian interiors have a red, retro twist

The F1 driver will reside in the iconic Maranello home while under contract with Ferrari – an honor only ever enjoyed by Michael Schumacher in the past

Lewis Hamilton
(Image credit: Courtesy of Ferrari)

Anyone who is a follower of F1 may already be aware of the news: Lewis Hamilton has left his long-time seat at Mercedes-Benz and signed a deal with Ferrari. With his new car comes a new home – the latter of which happens to be one of the most iconic residences in Modena, belonging to Enzo Ferrari, no less.

Hamilton, winner of seven championship titles, is only the second driver to uphold the honor (Michael Schumacher was the first driver to live in the residence during his Ferrari contract). Fittingly, Hamilton and Schumacher are similarly tied for the most driver championships in F1 history, a tie Hamilton is looking to break later this year.

As one might expect, the home is a trove of timeless Italian decor trends, from the antique furnishings to the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. However, in true Ferrari style, the interiors come with a bold twist.

The second and third slides in the photo carousel below show how the brand's signature hue creates vibrant accents around the otherwise neutral spaces. There is a bright red table, along with Ferrari artwork, seen in a space that could pass as a dining room – while the living space has retro-style light and upholstered orange chairs. The result is cozy but contemporary and, as expected, a true homage to the brand.

Meanwhile, the home's exterior is just as quintessential (and continues to pay tribute to Ferrari). With a stucco and brick exterior and tiled roof shingles, the classic facade celebrates the brand's commitment to design. The signature red is seen, once again, on both the front door and the window shutters, while the yellow flag hangs in the center of the property.

'There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever, and today, my first as a Scuderia Ferrari HP driver, is one of those days. I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career [that] I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realize that dream today,' Hamilton shared upon his arrival in Maranello on January 20th.

'I’m incredibly grateful to John Elkann, Benedetto Vigna, Fred Vasseur, and everyone at Ferrari for their trust in me and for making me part of this family. I’m so excited to start this new era and to meet and work with a hugely talented and inspiring group of people. I’m dedicated to bringing everything I have to deliver for the team, the wider organisation and the fans. Today, we start a new chapter in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.'


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Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes, before becoming H&G's News Editor in April 2022. She now leads the Celebrity/ News team. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants.

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