SUMMARY
- Guenther Steiner backs Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move, suggesting it's strategic despite Mercedes' current struggles.
- Ferrari's strong performance contrasts Hamilton's challenges with Mercedes, setting the stage for a promising future.
The former Haas team principal, Guenther Steiner suggests Lewis Hamilton made a wise move swapping Mercedes for Ferrari for the upcoming season. Steiner seems to be of the opinion that it was a very strategic masterstroke for the British sensation. However, as the three race weekends of the brand-new season have ended, the performance delivered by the car does not seem to align with Hamilton’s goals.
Stuck battling midfield contenders, even a podium finish seems like a distant dream for him. Meanwhile, his future team, Ferrari, is surging ahead, leaving their fans jubilant. Prancing Horse went on to win the P1 and P2 spots at the latest Australian Grand Prix. On the other hand, Hamilton had to retire early during the race due to an engine failure. He has also failed to outperform teammate George Russell.
Guenther Steiner gives his take on Hamilton’s move to Ferrari
The Haas boss who retired from his duties at the beginning of the 2024 season believes that Hamilton could capitalise on his Ferrari move. With new regulations in 2026, Steiner believes that the 7x champion could still clinch his eighth world championship title with Ferrari. During a media interaction, Steiner stated, “It looks like he is making the right decision. He did that when he left McLaren to go to Mercedes.”
“Do you think Hamilton will ever win that elusive eight world title?”
Guenther Steiner believes that anything’s possible?… I say 8, why not more? 😏😉#LewisHamilton #Ferrari pic.twitter.com/aOcxCzmiwm
— Hamilton Insights (@LH44_insights) March 28, 2024
He went on to add, “So maybe he’s got this one right as well. But I think for him, it’s more about a new challenge. He was in a team for 11 years, won seven championships, good relationships there. It’s just I think that the last step of his career he wants a new challenge. And obviously, the last challenge being Ferrari, it is a nice thing to have the opportunity to do this.”
Despite Mercedes’ struggles, Lewis Hamilton’s move to the Maranello-based outfit seems promising, with the team outperforming Mercedes in the early races of the season. It could be the perfect shot in the arm for the seven-time champ, reigniting his title fight and throwing some serious gasoline on the fire of upcoming seasons.
Toto Wolff sends bold message to Lewis Hamilton amid Ferrari move
Toto Wolff shared his candid message to Lewis Hamilton about facing Mercedes as a Ferrari driver next year. The driver is slated to don the iconic red overalls, concluding his remarkable 11-year stint with Mercedes. Despite their close bond, Wolff boldly informed Hamilton that Mercedes would outperform Ferrari with him on board.
#F1 | Toto Wolff reveals that he told Lewis Hamilton “you’ve got to really picture our rear wing because that’s the perspective you’re going to have [in 2025],” when he announced that he was leaving to Ferrari. pic.twitter.com/l3oXyqMDWX
— deni (@fiagirly) March 27, 2024
According to the Austrian team boss, “I think first I can’t imagine him in the red. I don’t think it suits him. But I think that picture is gonna be interesting. I see the positives because our years were so great and we really have a strong bond. Hopefully, we’ll be beating him on track. And we at the same time can embark on a new route with another new driver next to George.”
Wolff, taking a jab at Hamilton, added, “And then I told him, ‘You got to really picture our rear wing, because that’s the perspective you’re going to have’.” This assertion seems bold given the contrasting fortunes of both teams in the current 2024 season. Ferrari trails Red Bull by just four points after a stellar in Australia, while Mercedes struggles, trailing Ferrari by 67 points.