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Max Verstappen believes Lewis Hamilton will be “motivated to show he is a seven-time World Champion” during his maiden F1 campaign with Ferrari in 2025.
Hamilton will be focusing on reigniting his rivalry with Verstappen at Ferrari, after leaving Mercedes. His last season with Mercedes saw a mix of victories and struggles. Hamilton faced challenges with the W15 car and even questioned his own abilities after a head-to-head loss to George Russell in qualifying. Verstappen believes Hamilton’s inconsistent season was due to knowing he was leaving Mercedes. Despite concerns about Hamilton’s age affecting his performance, Verstappen is confident in Hamilton’s ability to succeed at Ferrari and is looking forward to seeing him compete for an eighth Drivers’ title. Nonetheless, Verstappen emphasizes that Hamilton’s success at Ferrari will depend on the competitiveness of the car provided by the team.
