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 | Lucas di Grassi: Ferrari would never have hired Hamilton if he were in charge23-01-2025 |
Di Grassi doubts Hamilton`s move to Ferrari. The 2017 Formula E champion believes that Ferrari should not have invited Lewis, since the Briton had already passed his peak and would not be able to give the Italian team a qualitative step forward in terms of speed.
If I were Ferrari, I would never hire Hamilton. Firstly, he receives a lot of money, and at the same time, it seems to me, he has already passed his prime. I would not hire Hamilton, but instead choose another driver who would reach the peak of his form during his racing for Ferrari.
Yes, Lewis can take his toll through experience, strategy, communication with the team, making the team better by improving the car`s settings and better understanding of the car`s performance.
I don’t think that the main issue for Ferrari is the choice of driver. It`s more a matter of making a good car. And now the team has shown this - having improved its car, Ferrari fought for the Constructors` Championship.
It just seems to me that in the short term Hamilton can have a strong influence on Ferrari in terms of marketing, but in terms of results - no, - said di Grassi.
Hamilton`s era at Mercedes: 12 years of records, battles with Verstappen and pain before leaving for Ferrari