F1 News: Former Driver Puts Faith In Lewis Hamilton To Win 8th Championship With Ferrari
Giancarlo Fisichella expressed his belief in Lewis Hamilton's potential to clinch an unprecedented eighth F1 world championship with Ferrari, a feat that would elevate him above legends Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna in the annals of racing history, according to the former driver.
Key Takeaways:
- Giancarlo Fisichella sees a significant chance for Lewis Hamilton to secure his eighth title with Ferrari, estimating his odds at 30% to 40%.
- Fisichella regards an eighth championship for Hamilton as the milestone that would crown him the greatest F1 driver of all time, surpassing Schumacher and Senna.
- Hamilton's move to Ferrari is set for 2025, where he will partner with Charles Leclerc.
Former F1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella backed Lewis Hamilton to claim this title. According to Fisichella, Hamilton's pursuit of an eighth world championship with Ferrari could redefine the hierarchy of F1's all-time greats.
Fisichella, who has shared the grid with some of the sport's most revered figures, places Hamilton in the esteemed company of Schumacher and Senna, his personal heroes. However, he believes that Hamilton's potential eighth title, especially if achieved with a marque as storied as Ferrari, could propel him to the pinnacle of F1's pantheon. Fisichella commented:
"I think Lewis Hamilton has a good chance of winning an eighth title with Ferrari. It's difficult to say when, but I think he's got a 30% or 40% chance of fighting for the championship.
"Lewis Hamilton winning an eighth world title would make him the greatest driver of all time, until someone else wins more titles than him!
"I would say that an eighth world title would put Hamilton above the likes of Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna."
"Schumacher and Senna are my heroes and my favourite drivers. Lewis is on the same level, and Max Verstappen could be there in the future. Let's see what happens!
"I would rank my favourites as follows: Senna is first because he was my hero when I was growing up, long before I was racing for Formula One. I would put Schumacher second as I raced against him and I know how good he was. I also raced against Lewis, who would be my third.
"I hope that Lewis Hamilton does win an eighth title with Ferrari. It would be nice. It depends on the car, and if it's quick and reliable enough to go the distance. We're already talking about 2025, and we still have this season to see what will happen."
Thank you to OLBG for setting up this interview.