Lewis Hamilton, the former seven-time champion of the world, has become a hot topic of discussion leading up to the upcoming 2024 F1 season. His decision to join Ferrari in 2025 has been seen as a significant off-track development in the sport’s history. While the news was still sinking in, the reigning champion took the opportunity to share his perspective on the matter.
Max Verstappen suspects that the early announcement of such major news may be a result of a leak. Normally, announcements of this magnitude are made later in the year. In explaining his thoughts, Verstappen said:
Considering Verstappen’s reaction, it is clear that he is extremely surprised by the timing of Hamilton’s announcement about Ferrari. He also believes that a leak may be responsible for the early revelation in January.
Despite Verstappen’s suspicion of a leak, he and Hamilton have not had any on-track battles since the end of the 2021 season. The intense rivalry between the two drivers made the 2021 season particularly intense at times.
Mercedes has faced difficulties in producing competitive cars under the current regulations, while Red Bull has made significant progress. This is a crucial factor influencing Hamilton’s decision to part ways with Mercedes at the end of this year.
There is a growing belief within the paddock that Hamilton firmly believes he can compete for the world championship with the Ferrari F1 team. However, there are doubts considering that the Maranello-based team last won the coveted Driver’s World Championship in 2007, with Finnish driver Kimi Räikkönen leading the way.
According to a source from firstsportz.com
