Lewis Hamilton has responded to claims that his decision to join Ferrari in 2025 has been justified by his performance on the track this year, asserting that his choice was solely based on what he believed was best for himself.
The 7-time world champion is set to depart from Mercedes and join Ferrari after this season, causing a stir in the F1 community when the news of the multiyear deal was announced earlier in the year.
This marks Hamilton’s second exchange in the history of Formula One; the 39-year-old previously made the switch in 2012, transitioning from McLaren to Mercedes. Even now, individuals are persisting in speaking nonsense, and this will persist throughout the year, he remarked and he will have to repeat what did before.
Following two seasons of challenges adapting to the technical regulations implemented in 2022, his present Mercedes squad is experiencing its poorest start to a season in its F1 history. Meanwhile, Ferrari has positioned itself as the main contender behind the dominant Red Bull team. When questioned about whether this year’s outcomes validated his choice to depart from Mercedes, Hamilton expressed that he did not feel compelled to demonstrate to anyone that his decision was correct.
Hamilton’s contract with Ferrari spans multiple years, granting him the opportunity to compete for the Italian team during the inaugural season under the new engine and design regulations. Red Bull has reigned supreme since the implementation of the current laws in 2022, but these modifications possess the potential to completely reshape the competitive landscape. When questioned about the possibility of Ferrari’s triumph with the revised regulations and the creation of a championship-winning car in 2026 influencing his decision to continue his career, Hamilton expressed optimism.
