Lewis Hamilton will become a Ferrari driver starting next season, but the Formula 1 world continues to discuss one of the most talked-about transfers in history. The latest to share his thoughts on the matter was Jackie Stewart.
The former British driver, a prominent figure in the paddock, commented on Lewis Hamilton‘s historic move with words of respect for the seven-time world champion. However, he did not hold back in expressing some concerns about what could be the deal of the century.
In a podcast with RacingNews365, he spoke frankly. “Yes, I’m a bit surprised because he’s 40 years old and he’s joining a team that has only recently become very competitive. Maranello has been through a downturn that left them stuck in the midfield for a long time, and they haven’t been competitive.”
He then added: “Now Ferrari seems to be on the road to recovery, so I imagine Hamilton was extremely impressed by this, especially when he had the chance to visit the factory. The effect Ferrari has is different: no brand in the history of Formula 1 has had such continuity for so long.” – he pointed out.
“Certainly, for Lewis, it’s more complicated now that he’s 40. It’s one thing to join Ferrari when you’re 25 or 30, and another to do it when you’re 40. For me, the real difficulty will be just that. Also, I think that at some point, he’ll have to retire, which makes the move even more unusual. However, it seems to me that he isn’t yet thinking about retirement,” the three-time world champion further explained.
“Additionally, I feel compelled to add that he still has the ability and talent to race in this sport. I think he demonstrated that this year at Silverstone when he won in a somewhat unexpected way. Plus, the Italian fans are special, and I believe this has motivated Hamilton to try this experience,” Sir Jackie Stewart concluded.
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