Lewis Hamilton has been plying his trade with Mercedes since 2013. Recently, he made a bombshell announcement about his move to Ferrari in 2025, causing a stir. This change has garnered a lot of attention and even former four-time world champion, Fred Vasseur, shared an intriguing perspective on it.
Vasseur believes that when Hamilton joins Ferrari next year, it will bring a significant change of scenery for him. The transition to the Maranello-based team may also bring some pressure as he tries to adapt. Ferrari operates very differently compared to Hamilton’s current team, Mercedes.
Ferrari is one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, with a rich legacy dating back to the 1950s. They are considered one of the biggest names in global motorsport. Hamilton will undoubtedly experience a stark contrast in how things are done when he joins the team next year.
Alain Prost, another former world champion, understands why Hamilton decided to leave Mercedes. Despite the challenges he may face in adapting to Ferrari, Prost acknowledges that Hamilton has not been able to compete for the coveted Formula 1 world championship for over two years. In 2021, he controversially lost the title to Red Bull’s rival.
Hamilton has had a remarkable racing career and currently shares the record for most world championships with . One of the main motivations behind his move to Ferrari is to secure an unprecedented eighth world title.
