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Should Mercedes introduce measures against Hamilton ahead of his move to Ferrari?
Former Ferrari driver Ivan Capelli believes Mercedes may need to enforce a ban on Lewis Hamilton during the new F1 season before his move to Ferrari. Hamilton, the seven-time F1 World Champion, will be switching to Ferrari next season, ending his long-standing connection with Mercedes. With Mercedes seeking Hamilton’s help in developing their car after two challenging seasons, Capelli thinks adjustments will be necessary in engineering meetings to prevent data leakage to Ferrari. Capelli suggested Mercedes should restrict Hamilton from bringing his phone to the garage halfway through the season to safeguard sensitive information. Despite this, Capelli expects Hamilton to give his best throughout the season. Regarding Hamilton’s impact on Ferrari, Capelli believes he understands the significance of joining the team, anticipating new energy, experience, enthusiasm, and even the possibility of bringing new engineers.
