Lewis Hamilton is set to join Ferrari as a Formula 1 team-mate to Charles Leclerc in the upcoming season. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes that Hamilton’s move to the prestigious team is a positive development for the sport. Marko suggests that Hamilton was attracted to the allure of driving for Ferrari and may have lost confidence in Mercedes’ ability to provide a competitive car. Hamilton will replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, while Leclerc has already signed a long-term extension with the team. Marko predicts that Leclerc will have the advantage in qualifying, but Hamilton will excel in races. He also believes that Hamilton will establish himself as Ferrari’s global superstar. Before the announcement, Marko speculated that Hamilton was upset about no longer being the highest-paid driver in F1, a title now held by Max Verstappen. However, reports suggest that Hamilton’s salary at Ferrari will far surpass Verstappen’s earnings at Red Bull. Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028, along with five other drivers whose futures are secured beyond this year.
According to the Source motorsportweek.com