Ferrari: Loic Serra reveals biggest surprise about Lewis Hamilton before Maranello reunion
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Lewis Hamilton's highly anticipated move to Scuderia Ferrari is now official, and all efforts are focused on preparing for his debut season in the iconic scarlet colors in the 2025 Formula 1 campaign.
After 12 successful seasons with Mercedes, the British driver embarks on what could be the final chapter of his illustrious motorsport career. While his legacy at Mercedes is cemented, the seven-time world champion will now aim to achieve similar success with Ferrari in the coming years, marking a new phase of his journey in Formula 1.
In his early days, Charles Leclerc, still a teenager at the time, already warned Hamilton that no teammate would be able to deny him a Formula 1 title within Ferrari. Now, Hamilton is pursuing a championship that would elevate him above Michael Schumacher, potentially solidifying his claim as the greatest driver of all time. However, opinions differ, with former Ferrari team principal Ross Brawn stating that the British driver is not yet on a higher level than Michael Schumacher.
As Lewis Hamilton's career takes a new direction in Italy, he will reunite with Loic Serra, the former Mercedes engineer who now works with Ferrari's chassis department. Together, they will focus on narrowing the gap to McLaren and Red Bull, who are expected to be the dominant rivals in 2025. Lewis Hamilton's wealth of experience and his exceptional feel for the car will be crucial assets as they aim to take Ferrari's development in the right direction. It's these very traits that caught Serra off guard when they worked together at Mercedes, and they're expected to play a significant role in the Italian side’s progress moving forward.
Loic Serra shared with the Italian daily newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport that the seven-time Formula 1 world champion would bring both experience and dedication to the Maranello team's efforts. He highlighted that Lewis Hamilton possessed many impressive qualities, but what had most surprised him over the years was his exceptional ability to "feel" the car and pinpoint what was lacking. The French engineer emphasized that such insights were crucial for the technicians working on the car.
Can Lewis Hamilton Secure an F1 Title with the Maranello team?
Lewis Hamilton faces one of the greatest challenges of his career in 2025 as he joins Ferrari alongside the incredibly fast Charles Leclerc, a driver who consistently outshines his competition in qualifying. Leclerc’s speed, particularly on Saturdays, will make him a formidable teammate, and this partnership will undoubtedly test Hamilton's mettle.
Qualifying performance was a significant concern for Lewis Hamilton in the previous season, leading to some questions about how he will adapt to his new team. However, Lewis Hamilton’s ultimate goal remains clear: to secure another Drivers’ Championship. While qualifying has been an area of struggle, the true test of a driver's skill comes on race day, and it's here that Hamilton still demonstrates his remarkable ability to perform under pressure.
As was evident in the previous season, starting the year strong will be crucial, particularly at the Australian Grand Prix. Getting off to a fast start is often critical for maintaining momentum through the season, as even a small advantage early on can translate into significant gains later.
The Italian side will need to avoid the same mistakes made by McLaren in 2024, where they found themselves too far behind in the early stages of the season to recover effectively. If Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari can hit the ground running, they will put themselves in a strong position to challenge for the title throughout the year.
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