Lewis Hamilton has been plying his trade with Mercedes since 2013. Recently, he made a bombshell announcement about joining Ferrari in 2025, causing quite a stir. This move has garnered a lot of attention, and even former four-time world champion, Fred Vasseur, has shared an intriguing perspective on it.
Vasseur believes that when Hamilton joins Ferrari next year, it will bring about a significant change in scenery for him. The transition to the Maranello-based team might also bring some pressure as he tries to settle in. Ferrari operates in a very different manner compared to Hamilton’s current team, Mercedes.
Ferrari is one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula 1, with a rich legacy dating back to the 1950s. They are considered one of the biggest names in motorsports worldwide. Hamilton will undoubtedly experience a stark contrast in the way things are done when he joins the team next year.
Alain Prost, another former world champion, understands why Hamilton decided to leave Mercedes. Despite the challenges he may face settling in at Ferrari, Prost recognizes that Hamilton has been unable to compete for the coveted F1 world championship for over two years. In 2021, he controversially lost the title to Red Bull’s competitor.
Hamilton has had a remarkable racing career and currently shares the record for the most world championships with . One of the main motivations behind his move to Ferrari is to secure an unprecedented eighth world championship title.