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McLaren Boss Weighs In on Hamilton-Ferrari Hype: “The Real Test Begins Now”

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
February 9, 2025
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Naomi Schiff Sounds the Alarm: Will Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Dream Turn Into a Nightmare?

Formula 1’s biggest driver move in decades—Lewis Hamilton’s shock switch to Ferrari—has captivated the racing world, and even McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella couldn’t help but admire the spectacle. But as the dust settles from the headline-making announcement, Stella warns: “The real challenge starts on track.”

Having spent 15 years inside Ferrari, working closely with legends like Michael Schumacher, Kimi Räikkönen, and Fernando Alonso, Stella knows exactly what it means when a superstar joins the Scuderia. And even though he now leads Ferrari’s chief rival McLaren, he admitted that seeing Hamilton in red was a historic moment for F1.

Hamilton’s Arrival at Ferrari: A Masterclass in Media Management

Speaking to Sky Sports F1 at the Autosport Awards, Stella praised how Ferrari and Hamilton executed the reveal, ensuring that the overwhelming anticipation surrounding the move didn’t turn into a media circus.

“Observing from a distance, I can say that I think how this has been reported, it was a great introduction of Lewis to Ferrari,” Stella said.

The Italian even admitted that—despite being on the opposite side of the rivalry—he felt the excitement of witnessing a seven-time World Champion joining the most legendary team in F1 history.

“To be honest, as a fan of F1, by having been 15 years at Ferrari before, I felt excited myself to see something that is historic for F1—a seven-time World Champion going to Ferrari, one of the most iconic teams.”

McLaren’s Warning: “It’s What Happens on Track That Matters”

While Stella applauded Ferrari’s PR masterclass, he made it clear that hype doesn’t win championships—performance does.

“I think Ferrari and Hamilton handled this very well,” he said, before issuing a clear warning to his old team.

“Ultimately, I’m sure they know very well that what counts is what’s happening on track.”

McLaren edged out Ferrari for the 2024 Constructors’ Championship by just 14 points, proving that the British team is now a serious title contender again. And while Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has dominated the headlines, Stella is already plotting how to stop them from turning hype into hardware.

“After the initial excitement, I’m sure they will focus very much on making sure that the preparation is good,” he said. “And on our side, we will try and make their life a little bit difficult!”

Can Hamilton Deliver Ferrari’s Long-Awaited Glory?

Hamilton’s mission at Ferrari is clear—bring the team its first drivers’ title since 2007 and add an eighth championship to his own record-breaking career.

But can he succeed where so many before him have fallen short? McLaren is fired up to defend its newfound dominance, Red Bull remains a juggernaut, and Mercedes will be desperate to prove they can thrive without him.

With Ferrari agonizingly close to championship glory in 2024, the pressure is already mounting. Hamilton’s arrival may have been flawless in presentation, but his real battle is only just beginning.

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