P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The announcement of Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari came well before the start of the new F1 season.
“Former Ferrari driver Ivan Capelli has suggested that Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff may have been behind the leak that led to the early announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s move to the Scuderia. Hamilton, a seven-time F1 Drivers’ champion, will be joining Ferrari from next season, leaving behind his successful tenure with Mercedes where he secured six of his titles. The timing of the announcement, before the car launches for the upcoming season, surprised many in the F1 community. Capelli believes that it was Toto Wolff who strategically leaked the news to put pressure on both Hamilton and Ferrari. Ferrari had a positive pre-season test in Bahrain and aims to challenge Red Bull in the upcoming season. Capelli is hopeful that Ferrari can win this season and credits Team Principal Vasseur for focusing on developing a more competitive car that can be continuously improved throughout the championship, with an eye towards 2025. Make sure to download the 2024 F1 calendar to stay updated on all the racing action on your smartphone or PC.”
