Formula OnePosted by Keith Collantine at 7:15 p.m. on February 16, 202
Red Bull’s fiercest opponents, Lewis Hamilton, have praised his choice to join Ferrari in 2025.
Horner stated that Hamilton’s choice to quit Mercedes after a 12-year tenure is a good thing for the championship.
He still has the season left with his current squad, of course, but he has a history of taking risks and has shown that he is not afraid to take calculated risks. In retrospect, his decision to switch from McLaren to Mercedes
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may not have seemed wise at the time, but it turned out to be a wise one.
“Therefore, I’m sure he has given it a lot of thought, and a Hamilton-Ferrari partnership is fascinating for Formula 1.”
When Hamilton joins Ferrari, he will be 40 years old, which is significantly older than previous multiple champions like Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso were when they joined the Scuderia. Verstappen thinks Hamilton is seizing what may be his final opportunity to drive for the most illustrious team in Formula One history.
“Ultimately, driving for Ferrari is a person’s dream and aspiration, especially for someone with Lewis’ caliber of accomplishments,” he remarked. “And once more, we have no idea what they discussed at Mercedes or Ferrari or what they believe will happen. Therefore, it is impossible for us to honestly evaluate the reasons behind your decision.
However, if such maneuver pleases him, then
