The seven-time world champion is ready to swap his silver-black racing suit for the iconic red-yellow. Lewis Hamilton will be seen in one of the Ferrari F1 cars for the upcoming season. He decided to make a move after Mercedes’ consistent troubles made his quest for the eighth world title a harrowing task. The seven-time world champion has already achieved a lot in the sport. Therefore, every F1 team wanted to sign the legendary racer.
Ferrari was no different, as the management was eager to include Hamilton in the squad. While the Briton was in talks with Mercedes about a potential contract extension, he signed a historic contract with the Italian squad. Recently, Fred Vasseur explained that the team hadn’t thought twice before offering a contract to Hamilton.
“Wasn’t Difficult,” Fred Vasseur Talks About Ferrari’s Decision To Sign The Seven-Time World Champion
Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, addressed the ease with which they could sign seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton despite the potential challenges. According to Vasseur, Hamilton had always been interested in Ferrari, making securing his signature straightforward. This aligns with Hamilton’s longstanding admiration for the Italian automaker, a passion rooted in his childhood. His desire to race for Ferrari only intensified over time, especially after witnessing Tifosi’s deep respect for Ferrari drivers. Vasseur emphasized that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was not a casual decision; he joined the team with the clear intention of winning, confident that Ferrari had the tools to make that happen.
Reports suggest that Ferrari is already preparing to warmly welcome Lewis Hamilton by tailoring their 2025 car to suit his driving style. According to Formu1.uno, one of the key adjustments will be a shift to a pull-rod front suspension. This change is expected to enhance the car’s aerodynamics by improving airflow. However, this modification will require Ferrari to abandon its current chassis design and develop a new one to accommodate the pull-rod system. These efforts are aimed at ensuring Hamilton can extract the maximum performance from the car once he joins the team.
What To Expect From The Hamilton, Leclecr, Vasseur Trio In Ferrari?
Hamilton and Vasseur’s relationship dates back to their days in the feeder series, where Vasseur was Hamilton’s team boss during his time in GP2 and GP3. Although they had never worked together in Formula 1, they maintained a close connection, often spending time together after races. This longstanding camaraderie played a key role in Vasseur convincing Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025.
Hamilton also enjoys a friendly relationship with Charles Leclerc. In addition to having similar driving styles, they share common interests outside of F1, which has helped strengthen their bond. However, this relationship could be tested if they start competing against each other on the track. Such a scenario is likely if Ferrari delivers a car capable of winning championships.
