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Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas has warned “the best” version of Lewis Hamilton could return to F1 in 2025 with his “exciting” move to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton has made a high-profile move to Scuderia Ferrari, generating excitement and anticipation, especially in Italy with a warm welcome from tifosi, after a successful partnership with Mercedes in F1 history. Concerns about Hamilton’s performance have been voiced, with even Hamilton himself acknowledging doubts about his speed, particularly over the 2024 season where he trailed behind team-mate George Russell in the Drivers’ standings. However, the senior technician at Milton Keynes, Nicholas, believes the switch to Ferrari will rejuvenate the seven-time World Champion, as Hamilton thrives in new challenges, especially with a prestigious team like Ferrari. Nicholas also predicts that Hamilton’s partnership with Charles Leclerc will be productive as Leclerc shows a willingness to learn from Hamilton’s experience and Hamilton, in turn, will likely enjoy contributing to Ferrari’s success.
