“If he were to win with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton would become immortal” – Jacques Villeneuve. F1 is preparing for Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari in 2025.

Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, for Jacques Villeneuve, would be the move that secures the British driver’s immortality in F1. With a career now richer than any other driver in history – matching Michael Schumacher’s number of titles – the next step is naturally aiming for an eighth world championship with Maranello. This goal could solidify him among the absolute legends of motorsport.

Some argue it’s just a marketing move, others label it simply as a “wrong” choice, while some see it as pure romanticism. There are many opinions about seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari, and many more will be voiced. Jacques Villeneuve brings a dose of rationality to the discussion.

The Canadian believes Lewis Hamilton’s choice is a completely worthwhile gamble: having already won everything, it makes sense to seek to crown his career with a triumph at Ferrari. Another title with Mercedes would not carry the same allure as an eighth with Ferrari. Winning in the Red of Maranello would make him immortal.

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“[Ferrari] is the next step to becoming the greatest driver ever,” Jacques Villeneuve explains to Grosvenor Sport. “Winning again with Mercedes wouldn’t matter, but winning with Ferrari? There’s nothing more important in the world after everything he’s achieved.”

“When he signed, there was nothing on which to base his opinion: all he knew was where Mercedes had ended up. It was time to move. Sometimes you have an intuition, take a big leap, and hope the other ship is better. Then you look like a hero, just like when he went to Mercedes and people wondered if he was crazy to leave McLaren. It turned out to be a good decision.” – the former Williams driver pointed out.

“When he signed, Ferrari wasn’t what it is today. That’s what needs to be understood: it’s Ferrari, the biggest name in the automotive and motorsport industry. If he manages to win with Ferrari, he’ll be immortal forever. That’s it. And he will cement his name, it’s that simple. And if he doesn’t win, he’ll still have all his records. It would just be the final step, worth the risk.” – Jacques Villeneuve concluded.