Title With Ferrari Would Be 'Rubber Stamp' On Hamilton's Career Says Di Resta

Sunday, 18 February 2024 at 19:14

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In a recent interview, former F1 driver and DTM Champion Paul di Resta discussed Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari.

One of the go-to questions for every single driver and F1 expert at the moment is: What do you think about the announcement of Lewis Hamilton switching teams at the end of his career?

Many admitted surprise, and many suggested the move that the seven-time World Champion had just made was very brave, as he will encounter a massive challenge in Ferrari. Paul di Resta told sport.de"

"But at the same time, for somebody who's been in Formula 1 and so successful, has driven a Formula 1 car powered by a Mercedes engine for every lap and every bit of success he's had, to change that at this point of your career I think is a big thing."

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The 39-year-old drove for only two teams throughout his whole career. He started in McLaren, but even then, his team bought power units from Mercedes.

The connection to Mercedes has always been there throughout all those years. That's one of the main reasons everyone was surprised to hear that Hamilton would be leaving his family. Another question is, did Ferrari make the right move? Di Resta continued:

"Is he the right man? Time will tell. Do they need a stronger personality? That's what we'll be looking back at in 10 years time and saying, 'Well, was that the right thing?'"

F1 World Champion Damon Hill and Christian Horner both suggested Ferrari most probably showed or promised something to the seven-time World Champion that convinced him to make the radical change. The DTM champions seem to hold a similar opinion.

"But Lewis has obviously been convinced, he's obviously been given security, he's obviously been given something that's driven him."

The story of the most successful driver joining the most successful team in the history of the sport in pursuit of the record-breaking Championship is obviously an incredible story for F1.

There also probably isn't a better way to end a career for a Formula 1 driver than to win the Championship with the red. Di Resta added:

"I think is great news for Formula 1 what's happened to see him go in there and I guess it would be another step up if he goes and wins another title at Ferrari. That would rubber stamp on what has already been an incredible career, but it's a big task."