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Lewis Hamilton has been backed to succeed at Ferrari by a former key Mercedes ally.
A former key ally of Lewis Hamilton has cautioned his Formula 1 rivals not to underestimate the seven-time champion. Hamilton faced challenges in the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to Mercedes’ struggles with the ground-effect era, allowing rival Max Verstappen to dominate. However, Hamilton secured victories at the 2024 British GP and Belgium before moving to Ferrari for the 2025 season. With Ferrari poised to challenge for titles, Hamilton aims for an eighth drivers’ championship, a feat supported by his former Mercedes strategy director, James Vowles. Vowles believes Hamilton’s ability to reinvent himself each winter makes him a formidable competitor not to be overlooked despite any setbacks.
