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Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for his first F1 season with Ferrari as he targets a record-breaking eighth world championship.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner views Lewis Hamilton as a strong contender in the upcoming F1 championship battle, following his move to Ferrari this season alongside Charles Leclerc. Horner and McLaren team boss Zak Brown both see Hamilton as a player in the title race, especially if he finds his confidence in the new environment early on. Horner believes Hamilton’s potential impact in the championship will rely on his ability to gel with the team and harness his energy. With Red Bull aiming to challenge for the title, Max Verstappen is eyeing his fifth consecutive F1 championship while the team works to improve after finishing third in last year’s constructors’ standings and welcoming Liam Lawson to their lineup.
