Lewis Hamilton will be sporting the iconic red of Ferrari starting from 2025. The partnership between the Mercedes F1 team and Hamilton is coming to an end after this season. Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari has been a hot topic of discussion, and former F1 driver turned pundit, Karun Chandhok, has recently shared his perspective on the matter.
Chandhok firmly believes that Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes at the end of 2024 is a result of the team’s lack of progress. Despite being led by Toto Wolff, the team has struggled to produce a car capable of winning championships under the current regulations. Chandhok expressed his views on Sky Sports, stating that Hamilton was likely dissatisfied with how things unfolded at Mercedes in the past two years. The opportunity to drive for Ferrari, with its iconic scarlet red livery, was too enticing for Hamilton to pass up.
While Chandhok’s insights on Hamilton’s move to Ferrari are intriguing, it’s worth noting that Hamilton has the chance to become the record holder for the most F1 world championships at the Italian team. Currently, he shares the record of seven titles with Michael Schumacher. If Hamilton secures his eighth world title as a driver for Ferrari, it will be an achievement that will be remembered in the history books and cherished by fans, whether they support Ferrari or the sport in general.
Before Hamilton embarks on his romantic journey with Ferrari, he has a full season ahead with the Mercedes F1 team under the leadership of Toto Wolff. The team, along with Hamilton, is set to unveil their 2024 challenger on Valentine’s Day, the 14th of February.