The main motivation for Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari is to pursue his eighth world championship. The decision of the seven-time world champion to join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season was announced ahead of the current season. While the Tifosi eagerly await Hamilton’s arrival in the iconic red, a former Formula 1 driver acknowledged that Hamilton may achieve what others could not.
It has been over a decade since Ferrari last won the drivers’ world championship. Since their impressive performance in 2007, no Ferrari driver has been able to clinch a world title. Fernando Alonso tried from 2010 to 2014, while Sebastian Vettel tried from 2015 to 2020.
Despite their efforts, neither Alonso nor Vettel managed to win the world championship with Ferrari. However, Jacques Villeneuve believes that Lewis Hamilton can achieve this feat in the coming years.
Hamilton has a remarkable track record in the pinnacle of motorsport. He dominated the era of turbo-hybrid engines, securing multiple world championships. With his move to Ferrari in 2025, he may once again find himself competing at the top of the grid. It will be up to Ferrari to provide Hamilton with a competitive car from next year onwards.
Competing in Formula 1 since 2007, Hamilton is a legendary figure in the sport. Villeneuve believes that his presence in a prestigious team like Ferrari will bring a sense of calm to the team.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 could potentially replicate the success he achieved when he switched from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013.
Under current Formula 1 regulations, Hamilton has been facing challenges. Mercedes has struggled to produce a car capable of winning world championships, which has negatively affected Hamilton’s performance. Taking all these factors into consideration, the 2025 season promises to be an intriguing spectacle for several reasons.
