Former Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella has expressed his opinion regarding Lewis Hamilton’s move to Scuderia Ferrari, which will take place at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 championship. As reported by the Italian daily newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Ferrari driver stated: “He will find a different atmosphere from what he is used with at the English teams. It will be like a family. And Michael wouldn’t mind the idea of being overtaken by Lewis in terms of world championship titles.” – the Italian believes.
When the news was announced, everyone’s thoughts turned to Michael Schumacher, who won five of his seven world titles with Scuderia Ferrari and who, with Lewis Hamilton’s arrival in Maranello, could be surpassed with the same car. According to Giancarlo Fisichella, however, this partnership would be appreciated by the German himself, who would not mind if the Briton surpassed him in the world championship titles.
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher between past and future
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher’s careers crossed paths in Formula 1 from 2010 to 2012. Since then, the Briton has joined Mercedes, turning it into the multi-championship-winning team we know today. The British driver’s goal from the next Formula 1 season onwards will be to repeat what he did with the German team also in Maranello, where a world title has been missing for sixteen years.
Giancarlo Fisichella, speaking about this aspect, said: “Michael would certainly be happy to see Lewis drive for Ferrari next year and win the championship, why not? What advice could Michael give to Lewis? He would simply tell him that Ferrari is a fantastic team. It’s a bit different from the English teams in terms of atmosphere; it’s more like a family. He will feel immediately at home.”
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To conclude his conversation, Giancarlo Fisichella then spoke about the current health status of the German driver, saying: “I don’t know his condition because no one knows, but I wish him all the best and hope he can come back soon. Michael Schumacher would have been a great team principal.” – the Italian concluded.
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