Hamilton's brave new beginning: from Mercedes to Ferrari!

Hamilton's brave new beginning: from Mercedes to Ferrari!

The move from Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari marks an epochal moment in his career. At the age of 40, Hamilton began a new chapter and left the successful Mercedes team to help Scuderia Ferrari achieve new glory. As he wore his new colors, he sent a motivational message to his fans: "To everyone who wants to take the next step in 2025: Embrace the change." These words illustrate the magnitude of his challenge, as Ferrari has been waiting for the drivers' title for over a decade. The last win came in 2007 by Kimi Raikkonen, increasing the pressure on Hamilton as he has to prove himself in a team that has failed to bring success to big names such as Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel in recent years lessentiel.lu reported.

The challenge of the Scuderia

Hamilton's contract with Ferrari is initially for two years, and his teammate Charles Leclerc will act as a benchmark. Leclerc, now in his seventh year with the Scuderia, is aiming for his first drivers' title and speaks fluent Italian, which underlines his integration into the team. Hamilton takes over the cockpit from Carlos Sainz, who had to give way despite solid performances. The upcoming test drives in Bahrain at the end of February will show how competitive Hamilton is at 40 before the season starts in Melbourne in March, he said kosmo.at.

This move to Ferrari is not only perceived as bold, but also as an opportunity to surpass Michael Schumacher's records. Hamilton has the chance to break the record of eight drivers' titles. “I couldn’t be more excited,” said Hamilton, explaining that there is still a lot to reflect on in this new role. The motorsport world is eagerly awaiting whether Hamilton will be able to lead the Scuderia back to the top and usher in a new era. If his demands are fulfilled, this could be the beginning of one of the most exciting chapters of his career, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.