Lewis Hamilton is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 F1 season. Former team owner of Jordan F1 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 team based in Maranello in 2025.
After 11 successful years with Mercedes, Hamilton will bid farewell to the team that secured six world championships and an impressive 83 Grand Prix victories. Now, he embarks on a new journey with Ferrari, aiming for his eighth world championship in the upcoming 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 an 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 ha anche elogiato la Mercedes per la sua gestione delle gomme durante le condizioni imprevedibili a Montreal. La squadra ha ottenuto un terzo e un quarto posto, segnando i suoi migliori risultati nella stagione del 2024.
Nonostante la forte competizione di Hamilton e George Russell nelle fasi finali della gara, Piastri è riuscito a garantirsi un quinto posto. Il giovane pilota è stato in ottima forma in questa stagione e ha l’obiettivo di tornare sul podio tra due settimane, durante la emozionante gara a Barcellona.
