Lewis Hamilton has taken over from Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for the 2025 season. Hamilton, a former seven-time world champion, is widely regarded as one of the top drivers in Formula 1. Despite his impressive credentials, 1980 world champion Alan Jones doubts that Hamilton will be the solution to Ferrari’s quest for a world title.
The move of Hamilton to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign has generated a lot of buzz. Many see it as a mutually beneficial decision for both Hamilton and the Italian team. However, Jones is not particularly enthused about the move. He believes that Hamilton will not live up to the expectations when he joins Ferrari next year.
Ferrari has been unable to win the World Driver’s Championship for over a decade. Hamilton’s arrival is seen as a step towards changing this situation. However, Jones questions whether Hamilton is the right fit for Ferrari’s objectives.
Despite Jones’ skepticism, Hamilton remains a Mercedes driver for the time being. The ongoing season has not started well for the team, and they are hoping to rectify the situation in Melbourne. Mercedes’ trackside engineering director acknowledges that they are relying on data from previous races to perform well at the Albert Park racing circuit.
While George Russell has had a decent start to the 2024 season, Hamilton has struggled behind the wheel of the W15. His ninth-place finish in Jeddah has raised concerns, and he will be expected to deliver better results in the upcoming weekend. Ferrari will also be closely monitoring his performance.