Prominent F1 expert doubts hype around Ferrari – Lewis Hamilton partnership, rubbishes title chances
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Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari has sparked an unprecedented level of excitement in the world of Formula 1. As the Australian Grand Prix approaches next week, Hamilton will finally make his long-awaited debut with the Scuderia.
The excitement surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s transfer has been described as "unreal" by Karun Chandhok, and it's already reaping rewards for Ferrari. His first Instagram post donning Ferrari colors broke records, amassing an incredible 5.7 million likes. According to estimates, Ferrari's sponsors earned a staggering £767,000 from Lewis Hamilton's photo alone. However, the star driver will surely be hoping that this image isn't the most iconic one to come from his time with the team.
Ferrari's new team principal, Fred Vasseur, has confirmed that Hamilton has long dreamed of joining Ferrari. This move is more than just a dream come true for the British racing icon; it represents his serious pursuit of an eighth World Championship, a feat no one in Formula 1 history has ever achieved.
In 2003, Michael Schumacher broke Juan Manuel Fangio's long-standing record by securing his sixth World Championship title, followed by a seventh the following year. Lewis Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher's achievement by claiming his sixth title in 2020. However, after the bitter disappointment of 2021, Lewis Hamilton has struggled to find the competitive edge needed to secure another title. He now hopes Ferrari can provide the opportunity to succeed where Mercedes has fallen short in the era of ground-effect aerodynamics. Despite this, questions are beginning to arise about the British driver’s future prospects as he nears the age of 40.
Ralf Schumacher, a six-time Formula 1 race winner and lead pundit for Sky Germany, recently cast doubt on Lewis Hamilton's chances of winning another championship. In a recent interview with dpa, Ralf discussed the challenges the Briton may face in 2025, calling into question the feasibility of the British driver's title ambitions in the coming years.
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