Gunther Steiner believes “Lewis Hamilton chose Ferrari to become a hero”. According to Gunther Steiner, Lewis Hamilton has no regrets over his Ferrari move.

Since Mercedes unlocked the potential of the W15 single-seater, Lewis Hamilton has returned to his natural habitat in Formula 1: the top positions. After months of dealing with criticism from the outside, his team, and even his own mind, the champion has dispelled doubts, and the victory in the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit has brought out even more of his determination, although that was never lacking. Now, he faces the last ten races with his Mercedes before diving into a new adventure: Scuderia Ferrari.

However, what seemed like a winning move at the beginning of the 2024 Formula 1 campaign is now turning into a big gamble, as the Maranello team is losing ground in the championship, while the Silver Arrows are climbing up the standings. But according to Italian and American motorsport engineer and former team manager Gunther Steiner, the Briton has no regrets, and his mission at Maranello is driven by a very ambitious goal. “I believe Lewis is confident and knows what he’s done. He’s focused on what lies ahead and doesn’t regret anything. Right now, it might seem like he’s losing everything by going from Mercedes to Ferrari, but can you imagine what would happen if he won dressed in red? He would become a hero. He’s already a legend, but if he brings the Prancing Horse to win a World Championship, and that’s the reason and dream he’s going there for, he will be remembered forever. He doesn’t lack confidence after seven world titles and is in a great place,” said the former Haas team principal in his recent interview during the Racingnews365 podcast.