Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari put to the check
It has been over a 12 months because the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari, and solely on the finish of January did the wedding between the seven-time world champion and the Maranello crew turn out to be “tangible,” with the primary images of Sir Lewis in pink and the preliminary exams at Fiorano and Montmeló. Now, the Briton is about for the shakedown of the SF-25 on February 19, adopted by his first actual on-track comparability with teammate Charles Leclerc and the remainder of the grid.
In brief, issues will get critical quickly, and this partnership can be put to the check by the tip of the month throughout Bahrain testing. For former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, these can be decisive days, as Lewis Hamilton has turned 40, and if his first impressions of the SF-25 will not be optimistic, he may lose motivation—one thing which will have already occurred at occasions lately with Mercedes.
Bernie Ecclestone’s phrases
“I don’t suppose Lewis will obtain the identical consideration at Ferrari,” Ecclestone instructed the Telegraph. “To begin with, the crew is pleased with Leclerc, and Charles speaks their language. Even when Lewis does effectively, there’ll nonetheless be many enemies, as a result of he arrived all of a sudden.”
“Hamilton gained’t final two years at Maranello,” Bernie Ecclestone added. “Piero Ferrari, who introduced him there, thinks he did the fitting factor, and I hope that’s the case. I hope they don’t find yourself regretting this transfer. Lewis stands out in a method that will not be appreciated. He’s very proficient as a driver—to not the extent individuals attribute to him, however sufficient to win races.” – he identified.
“I’ve my very own concept about age: it doesn’t matter how previous you’re, however how lengthy you’ve been doing the identical factor. With Lewis, I felt he had grown drained and misplaced motivation. If he had by no means gained a world championship, it will be completely different, however he has gained seven.” – the British enterprise magnate, motorsport govt and former racing driver concluded.
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