Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected move to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season has been finalized, leaving his longtime team Mercedes in the dust. Many individuals in the racing community believed that Ferrari would make arrangements to accommodate the seven-time world champion. However, team principal Fred Vasseur has dismissed these rumors.
Vasseur has assured that the upcoming 2024 season will not serve as a transitional period for Ferrari. He believes that this season is pivotal for the team to showcase the enhancements they have implemented. In the 2023 season, Ferrari narrowly missed out on securing second place by a mere three points, providing them with valuable insights.
The Frenchman has stressed the significance of performing well throughout the season to prepare for the future. The team’s focus remains on achieving the best possible outcomes in the 2024 season, without any consideration for Lewis Hamilton’s arrival in 2025.
Hamilton himself has reflected on the team’s recent challenges. Mercedes has only clinched one victory in the past two seasons since the regulations were altered, and Hamilton has not won a race during this timeframe. Nevertheless, he has confidence in the team’s ability to learn from these experiences.
While acknowledging that the W15 car is still a work in progress, Hamilton is determined to push himself to the limit and extract optimal performance from it. He aims to conclude the season on a positive note and potentially contend for the world championship after a two-season drought. The Mercedes crew is tirelessly working ahead of the testing session in Bahrain tomorrow.
According to a report by firstsportz.com
