F1 News: Lewis Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari Transition Will Be "Easy" - Former Driver
Lewis Hamilton has been offered the assurance by former Ferrari driver Giancarlo Fisichella that his transition into Ferrari next year will be easy and welcoming. However, with a potent driver like Charles Leclerc racing alongside him, the Mercedes driver has been warned that the journey may not be that easy.
Key Takeaways:
- Former Ferrari driver Giancarlo Fisichella assures Lewis Hamilton that transitioning to Ferrari in 2025 will be smooth, but warns him about facing tough competition from Charles Leclerc.
- Fisichella, a member of the Ferrari family, expresses confidence in Hamilton's quick integration into the team and highlights the significance of Hamilton's move to Ferrari given his track record and popularity.
- Fisichella emphasizes the challenge Hamilton may face against Leclerc and advises him to focus on his performance, citing Leclerc's pole positions and established tenure with Ferrari. He acknowledges Ferrari's positive atmosphere but emphasizes the need for Hamilton to be prepared for competition.
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As a member of the Ferrari family himself, Fisichella expressed confidence that Hamilton will quickly feel at home when he joins the team officially in 2025. Many eagerly await the seven-time world champion's move to the iconic Ferrari team, which signifies a significant moment in the sport, given Hamilton's remarkable track record and widespread popularity.
While switching to Ferrari would be a fulfillment of a childhood dream for Hamilton, Fisichella warns that after his onboarding, he will need to get straight down to business as he would potentially face tough competition from Leclerc, who secured a multi-year deal with the Maranello outfit.
Speaking with BetIdeas.com, he said:
“It’s going to be tough.
“They are two amazing drivers, two quick drivers, especially in the qualifying sessions. Charles is always on top, he has scored a lot of pole positions.
“Charles has [been integrated] into the team since a few years [ago], so for Lewis, it will be not easy to beat him.
“I think he needs to be very focused on it… [have] concentration… spend a lot of time in the factory, Maranello, with the mechanics.
“But it will be easy for Lewis to get into the team because the atmosphere in Ferrari is great and the people are so nice, so you feel straight away in the family.”
Given the progress Ferrari's SF-24 has made in narrowing the gap with Red Bull's dominant RB20, it likely provides Hamilton with a sense of optimism about driving a faster car next year. This contrasts with Mercedes' 2024 title contender, which, despite undergoing conceptual changes over the winter break, hasn't shown promising results.