LEW: I'M FERR CHUFFED WITH THAT RESULT

LEWIS HAMILTON was all smiles after producing his best Grand Prix result for Ferrari in front of their adoring fans at Imola.

- Daniel Moxon

This year has been bleak for the Brit other than a surprise win in the China sprint race in March.

But he thrilled nearly 90,000 screaming Ferrari fans with a comeback drive.

From 12th on the grid, progress was tough but he finally sliced through the pack to finish fourth.

His drive delighted the locals, who Hamilton greeted up close after climbing out of his car.

“I don't remember the last time I had a race where youre moving forwards” he said. “There was one last year but this one’ different because I'm in the red car and I haven't done that yet.