Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc recently drove Ferrari’s F80 on a racetrack, sharing their impressions of the car’s extraordinary speed and performance. Released by Ferrari on YouTube, the video captures both drivers praising the F80, highlighting its status as the fastest road car they have experienced.
The Ferrari F80 is a limited-edition mid-engine hybrid sports car developed to mark Ferrari’s 80th anniversary and serves as the successor to the LaFerrari. Hamilton and Leclerc each took turns behind the wheel, pushing the car to its limits during the recorded session.
Impressions from Hamilton and Leclerc on the F80’s Performance
In the early moments of the video, both racers express their astonishment at the F80’s capabilities. Lewis Hamilton calls it
“the fastest road car I’ve ever been in,”
while Charles Leclerc simply states, “It’s so fast.”
The F80 features a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged TIPO F163 CF 120-degree V6 petrol engine, a design borrowed from the Ferrari 499P. This engine works alongside three electric motors to create a blended power output, resulting in unparalleled speed and power for a road-legal vehicle.
This combination delivers an impressive 1200 horsepower, enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 2.15 seconds. Its top speed tops out at 350 km/h, making it the most powerful road car Ferrari has ever engineered.
Lewis Hamilton’s Difficult Race Experience at the Canadian Grand Prix
While the drivers reveled in the Ferrari F80’s hybrid supercar performance, Hamilton recently faced challenges at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Despite being behind the wheel of the SF-25, Hamilton finished only in sixth place due to substantial damage sustained during the 70-lap race.
The front right side of Hamilton’s car floor was severely damaged, reducing his vehicle’s performance and forcing him to adapt his race strategy. Reflecting on the incident during a post-race interview, Hamilton stated,
“Yeah, on the front of the floor. The whole front of the floor is basically destroyed on the right side. Yeah, no, definitely to still get sixth with that damage, I’m really, really grateful, so I’ll definitely take it. We also had like almost had break failure almost as well, the padel went super long, so I had to manage these breaks for a period of time,” —Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 Driver
These mechanical setbacks prevented Hamilton from challenging his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who finished higher in the rankings. After ten rounds of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Hamilton sits sixth in the Drivers’ Championship standings with 79 points. Leclerc, meanwhile, holds fifth place with 104 points and has achieved three podium finishes.
Looking Ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring
Next on the Formula 1 calendar is the Austrian Grand Prix held at the Red Bull Ring. In last year’s race, Hamilton finished in fourth place driving for Mercedes F1, demonstrating competitive form. Both drivers and their teams will be eager to build momentum after the challenges faced in Canada as they aim for better results at this upcoming event.
The Ferrari F80’s exceptional performance demonstrates the brand’s ongoing commitment to innovation and power, with both Hamilton and Leclerc acknowledging its extraordinary capabilities. This hybrid hypercar may significantly influence future developments in road cars, setting new benchmarks for speed and hybrid technology.