Lewis Hamilton has been exercising his profession with Mercedes since 2013. Recently, he made a bombshell announcement about his entry into Ferrari in 2025, causing a lot of excitement. This change has attracted a lot of attention and even the four-time former world champion, Fred Vasseur, shared an intriguing perspective on it.
Vasseur believes that when Hamilton joins Ferrari next year, it will bring a significant change of scenery for him. The transition to the Maranello-based team may also bring some pressure as he tries to adapt. Ferrari operates very differently compared to Hamilton’s current team, Mercedes.
Ferrari is one of the most successful teams in the history of Formula 1, with a rich legacy dating back to the 1950s. They are considered one of the biggest names in world motorsport. Hamilton will undoubtedly experience a stark contrast in how things are done when he joins the team next year.
Alain Prost, another former world champion, understands why Hamilton decided to leave Mercedes. Despite the challenges he may face in adapting to Ferrari, Prost acknowledges that Hamilton has not been able to compete for the coveted Formula 1 world championship for over two years. In 2021, he controversially lost the title to the Red Bull competitor.
Hamilton has had a remarkable racing career and currently shares the record for most world championships with . One of the main motivations behind his move to Ferrari is to secure an unprecedented eighth world title.