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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has backed Lewis Hamilton to overcome Charles Leclerc at Ferrari when the pair become Formula
Ferrari recently announced that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025 under a “multi-year” contract after activating an exit clause in his current Mercedes deal. Red Bull’s Marko sees Hamilton’s move as a positive development for Formula 1, citing the Briton’s allure to drive for the prestigious Italian team. Speculation suggests Hamilton lost confidence in Mercedes to provide a competitive car after dominating but stumbling recently in F1. Carlos Sainz will be replaced by Hamilton at Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc signing a long-term extension to form a strong duo. Marko believes Leclerc may have the edge in qualifying, but Hamilton is expected to shine in races, potentially establishing himself as Ferrari’s global superstar. While Hamilton may earn around €80 million annually with Ferrari, surpassing Verstappen’s €45m base salary at Red Bull, the latter is committed to the current World Champions until 2028, securing his future in F1.
