P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamilton will leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season and Verstappen believes the timing of the announcement could cause issues.
Reigning F1 World Champion Max Verstappen believes Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for 2025 puts him in an “awkward” situation at Mercedes. The timing of the announcement seemed forced, according to Verstappen. Hamilton’s switch to Maranello will end his 12-year relationship with Mercedes. Verstappen points out that while success was shared as a team, some exclusions are inevitable. Despite the awkward transition, professionalism is key in dealing with such changes in F1. Ultimately, the team will still strive for victories once Hamilton is in the car. Don’t miss any F1 action with the 2024 F1 calendar on your smartphone or PC.
