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 the possibility of Adrian Newey following a similar path, Hamilton emphasized the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Adrian Newey has been an integral part of Red Bull Racing for almost two decades, designing cars that 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 he may be heading to Aston Martin. However, sources close to Aston Martin believe that Newey could end up joining Ferrari, given his previous frustration at not having worked 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 a team’s success is the result of collaboration among various engineers.
Hamilton’s previous switch from McLaren to Mercedes in 2014 coincided with Mercedes’ domination in the sport. He capitalized on this success, winning 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 has decided to trigger a release clause in his current contract with Mercedes and explore a deal with Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ferrari has shown promise in the current season, with five podiums and a win in Australia. However, Red Bull’s success may prolong Ferrari’s title drought.
