Lewis Hamilton has been plying his trade with Mercedes since 2013. The news of his transfer to Ferrari in 2025 was initially announced at the start of February. Surprisingly, the British driver decided to take a gamble and utilize the escape clause in his current Mercedes contract. Many had assumed that Hamilton would remain with Mercedes until his retirement, but he had different plans in mind.
Guenther Steiner, the former principal of the Haas team, suggests that Hamilton may have made the right choice. With Mercedes currently struggling with their W15, switching teams could be a wise move for the seven-time world champion. Steiner believes that joining Ferrari presents Hamilton with an opportunity to secure his eighth world championship.
Ferrari has been performing exceptionally well this season, consistently achieving podium finishes in every race so far. Their SF-24 boasts impressive speed, allowing their drivers to perform at their best. Steiner believes that with the introduction of new regulations in 2026, Hamilton could potentially claim his eighth title with the Maranello-based team.
The struggles of Mercedes are widely known in the world of Formula 1. The team has been sliding down the rankings, and their future appears uncertain. The poor performance of their new car, the W15, is the main cause of their downfall.
Their worst nightmare came true at the Australian Grand Prix when both Mercedes cars suffered a double DNF (Did Not Finish). Despite these setbacks, Lewis Hamilton remains surprisingly calm about the situation. He maintains a positive outlook and believes that Mercedes will eventually bounce back and regain their competitive edge.
It is unusual for Mercedes to experience a double DNF, but Hamilton’s optimism remains unwavering. He genuinely believes that at some point this year, Mercedes will make a strong comeback and be at the forefront of the grid once again.