Lewis Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari in 2025 could attract other personnel to join the Italian team, including Red Bull’s Adrian Newey. This transfer is being hailed as one of the most significant driver moves in recent Formula 1 history, showcasing Ferrari’s commitment by securing one of the sport’s greatest drivers. Former Ferrari driver Ivan Capelli believes that Hamilton’s decision could make Maranello an appealing option for technical heads in the sport, with Adrian Newey being a potential candidate. Capelli suggests that Hamilton’s move signifies a change at Ferrari and could entice highly talented personnel to join the team.
Adrian Newey has previously shown interest in joining Ferrari, and his potential move to Maranello could coincide with the current investigation into Red Bull team boss Christian Horner for inappropriate behavior. If tensions continue to rise, it is possible that Newey might leave his position at Milton Keynes and join Ferrari. Hamilton, who has spent over a decade at Mercedes, has formed strong relationships with various individuals within the team. As he looks to make the switch to Ferrari, he may try to bring some of his colleagues with him. However, due to a non-poaching clause in his Mercedes contract, Hamilton is prohibited from discussing such possibilities with members of the Brackley team.
One individual whose future remains uncertain after Hamilton’s departure is his race engineer, Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington. Bono will be in talks with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in the coming months to determine his next steps. However, he is not allowed to discuss a potential move to Ferrari with Hamilton. It should be noted that Maranello could directly approach Bonnington without violating any clauses. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is expected to have a significant impact on the Formula 1 paddock, potentially leading to other notable figures changing teams. Fans eagerly await the unfolding of events in the coming months, anticipating more surprising moves for the next season.
According to the Source firstsportz.com