Lewis Hamilton is about to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 F1 season. Former Jordan F1 team owner expressed his belief that the British driver will have a great opportunity to compete for the world championship next year at Ferrari. Hamilton had already announced his intention to join the Maranello-based team in 2025.
After 11 successful years with Mercedes, Hamilton will bid farewell to the team that won six world championships and impressive 83 Grand Prix victories. Now, he embarks on a new journey with Ferrari, aiming for his eighth world championship in the coming seasons.
Eddie Jordan, Irish businessman, compared Hamilton’s move to Ferrari with his previous switch from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013. Jordan has faith in the 39-year-old driver’s abilities, stating that despite his age, Hamilton will pose a significant threat to all drivers, including his future teammate. The teammate in question has shown impressive performance this season and is currently in contention for the championship.
Hamilton has faced challenges this season with Mercedes, failing to secure a win or podium since the introduction of new regulations at the beginning of the 2022 season. However, he remains optimistic as he prepares for his move to Ferrari. The Italian team is a strong contender for the championship this season, relying on their powerful SF-24 car.
During the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri expressed his surprise at Mercedes’ performance. Piastri noted that Mercedes displayed exceptional speed around the Montreal circuit, surpassing their previous performances.
Piastri a également salué Mercedes pour sa gestion des pneus lors des conditions imprévisibles à Montréal. L’équipe a décroché une troisième et une quatrième place, marquant ses meilleurs résultats de la saison 2024.
Malgré la forte concurrence de Hamilton et George Russell dans les dernières étapes de la course, Piastri a réussi à décrocher une cinquième place. Le jeune pilote est en excellente forme cette saison et vise un retour sur le podium dans deux semaines, lors de la course palpitante à Barcelone.
