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Jacques Villeneuve has highlighted why some comments surrounding Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move are ill-considered.
Jacques Villeneuve criticized Flavio Briatore for his negative comments about Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari. Villeneuve questioned why Ferrari did not keep Carlos Sainz alongside Charles Leclerc instead of signing the seven-time F1 champion. He believes that Hamilton’s signing was the best move for Ferrari due to the financial benefits and branding opportunities he brings. Villeneuve described Briatore’s opinion as short-sighted and highlighted the broader impact Hamilton’s presence has on Ferrari as a brand. Other voices in the F1 community, such as Eddie Jordan and Ralf Schumacher, have also raised doubts about Hamilton’s future performance as he and Ferrari prepare for the upcoming 2025 season.
