The winners’ podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix featured Lewis Hamilton in second place, Max Verstappen as the race winner, and George Russell in third. This event took place on July 31, 2022, as part of the Formula 1 World Championship, Round 13, in Budapest, Hungary.
In a recent statement, Lewis Hamilton expressed that his upcoming move to Ferrari in 2025 demonstrates the endless possibilities in Formula 1. When asked about Adrian Newey potentially following a similar path, Hamilton emphasized the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Adrian Newey has been an integral part of Red Bull Racing for nearly two decades, designing cars that have led the team to win 13 titles. However, there are reports suggesting that Newey is considering leaving the team due to ongoing power struggles following an investigation into Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner.
Although Newey is under contract with Red Bull until 2025, rumors suggest that he may be heading to Aston Martin. Nevertheless, insiders at Aston Martin believe that Newey could ultimately join Ferrari, given his previous regrets about not working with the Italian team throughout his career.
Hamilton, when asked about the possibility of Newey joining Ferrari, highlighted his own unexpected move as evidence that anything can happen in Formula 1. He acknowledged the importance of Newey’s contributions to Red Bull but emphasized that the success of a team is the result of collaboration among numerous engineers.
Hamilton’s previous move from McLaren to Mercedes in 2014 coincided with Mercedes’ dominance in the sport. He capitalized on this success, achieving six titles and surpassing the 100-win mark. However, since the introduction of ground effect cars in 2022, Mercedes has faced ongoing challenges, and Hamilton has not secured a victory since December 2021.
In pursuit of fulfilling a childhood dream, Hamilton decided to activate a break clause in his current Mercedes contract and explore a deal with Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ferrari has shown promise in the current season, with five podium finishes and a win in Australia. However, Red Bull’s success may prolong Ferrari’s championship drought.