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A staggering prediction ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s maiden campaign with Ferrari has been made by Giedo van der Garde in a RacingNews365 exclusive.
Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde predicts Lewis Hamilton will achieve “17 to 18 podiums” in his first season with Ferrari. Hamilton left Mercedes in 2024 to join Ferrari and has already adjusted to wearing red. Expectations are high for Hamilton’s debut with Ferrari, with many including him in title discussions this year. The Australian Grand Prix this Sunday is Hamilton’s chance to win with Ferrari for the first time. Van der Garde is excited about Hamilton’s move and believes Hamilton and Leclerc can learn from each other’s strengths as Ferrari teammates. Hamilton is expected to have a strong 2025 season with multiple podium finishes.
