Hamilton and Leclerc react to Ferrari’s first-ever EV: 'I like that electric sound!'

Just a few days ago, Ferrari unveiled its first-ever fully electric car, a model with striking styling and unconventional proportions, but above all the first Ferrari in history without the roar of a combustion engine. Despite lacking a traditional power unit, the all-electric Ferrari still delivers astonishing performance figures, producing up to 1,050 hp while sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The car can also reach 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, hit a top speed of 310 km/h and offers an estimated WLTP range of 530 kilometres, with homologation still ongoing.

“It’s so silent inside the car, but the good thing is also when you go to performance mode, then there’s this sound that is actually…” Leclerc began, before Hamilton interrupted by saying: “I like that electric sound.”

“Yeah, that’s pretty cool. And it helps you stay connected with the car. There are very new features everywhere. Obviously, I mean, an electric car for Ferrari is completely new,” Leclerc continued.

Hamilton later pointed to the car’s impressive connection to the road as the standout aspect of the technology, explaining that the Ferrari remained remarkably planted at all times. The Briton also praised the simulated shifting experience, describing it as a unique feature that helped keep the driving sensation engaging despite the electric powertrain. He then highlighted the car’s very low centre of gravity, noting that unlike many road cars, the Ferrari showed almost no body roll through corners.

Leclerc concluded by saying the Ferrari still delivered the same special feeling behind the wheel that has always defined the brand, despite moving into the fully electric era. The Monegasque also praised the company for managing to bring that identity into an entirely new category of vehicles, describing the achievement as highly respectable: “You feel special when you drive this Ferrari, and that feeling is still there. They’ve taken it to a whole new level in a completely new category, which is electric vehicles, and that’s very respectable.”

Former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo also took aim at the new electric Ferrari Luce, backing Briatore’s criticism and warning that the model risks damaging the legacy of the Prancing Horse. The Italian claimed he was holding back from saying what he truly thought about the car, adding that he hoped the Ferrari badge would eventually be removed from it. He also joked that at least the Chinese would not be interested in copying it.

Ferrari, however, is fully behind both the Luce project and its all-electric vision. Chairman John Elkann described the new model as a major step forward for the company, saying Ferrari was once again pushing the boundaries of innovation and opening a new chapter for the brand.

Elkann also highlighted the importance of new creative partnerships, including the collaboration with LoveFrom on the design, while insisting Ferrari’s engineering and research excellence remained fully focused on preserving driving emotion without compromise. He added that Rome, the location chosen for the unveiling and symbolic of Ferrari’s first victory, represented the perfect starting point for a model aimed at shaping the future of the company.