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Ferrari has a dream driver pairing for 2025, courtesy of sealing one of the biggest signings in the history of F1. But will it work?
Ferrari aims to end the current regulation cycle on a high note by securing its first title since 2008, a goal it is pursuing vigorously through the signing of Lewis Hamilton and considerable financial investment. The team had a mixed performance last season, starting and finishing strong but facing challenges in between, primarily due to setbacks caused by a major upgrades package introduced in Barcelona. Despite this, Ferrari managed to finish only 14 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings, positioning itself as a strong title contender for the current year. The addition of Hamilton to the team, replacing Carlos Sainz, has heightened attention on Ferrari reminiscent of the era of Michael Schumacher, making it a significant move financially and sporting-wise. The partnership of Hamilton with Charles Leclerc presents a compelling challenge, with fans not entirely confident in Hamilton’s ability to outperform in the 2025 season. The dynamic between the two drivers and the team principal, Fred Vasseur, suggests that Ferrari has the potential to overcome its title drought, pending how well they handle the pressure and internal competition within the team.
