P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Signing Lewis Hamilton for 2025 is a major coup for Ferrari. But forget about that for a moment; Hamilton’s Mercedes exit, before he’s even had a chance to drive its latest W15, is a devastating vote of no confidence in his current F1 team
Lewis Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari for the 2025 season without having driven the Mercedes W15 or seen the performance of the Formula 1 season is a severe vote of no confidence in his current team. It shows that Hamilton has serious doubts about Mercedes and their ability to provide him with the car he needs. The allure of Ferrari and the appeal of experiencing life at Maranello may have influenced his decision. However, it is likely that Hamilton simply does not believe Mercedes can offer him a competitive car. This move, if it happens, would not only be a massive loss for Mercedes but also a damning indictment of their current trajectory.
