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Fittipaldi backs Lewis Hamilton to transform iconic team

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 20, 2025
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Ferrari’s Vasseur Unshaken by Hamilton’s Struggles as Scuderia Eyes 2025 Dominance

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In one of the most stunning moves in Formula 1 history, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has swapped Mercedes silver for Ferrari red, igniting excitement and anticipation across the motorsport world. Former F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has weighed in on the seismic shift, emphasizing how Hamilton’s unparalleled experience could be the game-changer Ferrari needs to reclaim its glory.

A year of transition for Hamilton

Hamilton’s decision to join Scuderia Ferrari marks his first team change since 2013, when he left McLaren to spearhead Mercedes’ dominance. Now at 40, the British icon faces a new challenge at Maranello, a team steeped in history but plagued by inconsistency in recent years.

Fittipaldi believes 2025 will serve as a transitional year for Hamilton, cautioning that immediate results may not be realistic. “Lewis, it’s a transition year for him. With all his wisdom, all his experience going into Ferrari, it’s going to help Ferrari for sure, but that takes some time, possibly six months,” said the Brazilian legend.

A partnership brimming with potential

Hamilton brings a wealth of knowledge and a winning mentality to Ferrari, qualities Fittipaldi says can reshape the Italian outfit’s fortunes. However, the journey won’t be easy. Ferrari must contend with fierce competition from McLaren, which is expected to have a performance edge, as well as Mercedes, Hamilton’s former powerhouse team.

Despite the challenges, expectations are sky-high. “If Lewis manages to achieve success with Ferrari, it would be fantastic for motorsport,” Fittipaldi added. Indeed, a Hamilton-Ferrari resurgence would be a dream scenario, uniting one of the sport’s greatest drivers with its most iconic team.

Italy waits with bated breath

The Tifosi—Ferrari’s passionate fanbase—are eagerly awaiting Hamilton’s debut in red at the season opener in Melbourne. While immediate victories may be a tall order, Fittipaldi suggests Hamilton’s presence alone could reinvigorate Ferrari’s championship aspirations.

“Lewis and Ferrari performing well—it’d be fantastic for motorsport,” Fittipaldi asserted, echoing the sentiment of fans and pundits alike who are eager to see the Briton fight for wins with the Prancing Horse.

A legacy-defining move

For Hamilton, this is more than just a new chapter—it’s a legacy-defining opportunity. Winning with Ferrari would cement his status as the ultimate F1 legend, conquering not just races but the hearts of Ferrari faithful around the globe.

With the eyes of the motorsport world firmly fixed on Hamilton’s partnership with Ferrari, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will the Briton’s vast experience and determination breathe new life into Maranello? The countdown to Melbourne has never been more tantalizing.

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