The reported contract of Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari is valued at $430 million, making him the highest-paid driver in 2025. At the end of the 2024 season, Hamilton will leave Mercedes to fulfill his childhood dream of joining the Italian team. Winning his eighth world championship with Ferrari will allow Hamilton to solidify his legacy in F1. However, many have noted that the transition to the Italian team will not be easy for the Englishman, who has spent his entire career in the UK. A two-time world champion has warned Hamilton about the challenges ahead.
Hamilton’s future teammate at Ferrari has been with the team for a long time and has made significant efforts to integrate and communicate with the team, including learning Italian. As a newcomer, Hamilton will need to make every effort to adapt to the team environment.
Despite his impending move to Ferrari, Hamilton remains fully focused on his current role as a Mercedes driver. He is determined to bring the team back to its former glory. However, Hamilton has faced difficulties in the last two Grand Prix races, struggling with the car’s performance. These issues were particularly evident in the first sector of the qualifying sessions of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton believes the team needs to make significant changes to improve its performance.
