Barrichello: Lewis has already felt the pressure at Ferrari

      Rubens Barrichello, who played for the Ferrari team for six seasons, believes that Lewis Hamilton has already learned from his own experience how much pressure Scuderia drivers have to work under.

      Rubens Barrichello: "I can say from my experience that, in terms of psychological stress, it was harder to play for Ferrari than for any other team. This is due to the fact that you are supported by real fanatics, because of whom you constantly feel pressure.

      Lewis has already felt this pressure, as everyone is watching his every move, because everyone knows who Sir Lewis is. In Italy, the pressure is huge, and to cope with it, you need strong psychological resilience.

      When I come to Fiorano now to have lunch at the Montano restaurant, where I spent six years of my life, I am recognized and treated as if I had just driven for Ferrari yesterday. Now imagine what it's like for current Ferrari drivers. There is pressure on them from the outside, but you work with amazing people at the base, and excellent conditions are created there."