Lewis Hamilton is entering his final Formula 1 season for Mercedes. The record world champion will join Ferrari from 2025. Ralf Schumacher sees a “difficult task” facing the Silver Arrows.
An era will end at Mercedes next winter: Lewis Hamilton will move to Ferrari in 2025 and will leave a big gap in the Silver Arrows.
“Obviously Lewis was no longer satisfied, and therefore it will now be a difficult task,” said Ralf Schumacher about the personnel hammer in Formula 1 to “Sky”.
What is crucial is “how George Russell can and will take over.” “What naturally happens – especially when you develop something together or have to change something because it doesn’t work again – is that mistrust arises very quickly,” explained the former racing driver.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton causes a bang
Hamilton confirmed at the beginning of February that he would be racing for Ferrari from 2025. The Brit caused a bang in Formula 1.
He “grew up” at Mercedes, and the decision to leave this place was one of the hardest I’ve ever had to make, the 39-year-old was quoted as saying by his team. “But the time is ripe for this step and I’m looking forward to the new challenge,” explained Hamilton.
In the upcoming Formula 1 season, the veteran will get into the Silver Arrow. Hamilton’s last victory dates back to December 2021. It remains to be seen whether Mercedes can get closer to Red Bull in the premier class of motorsport.
Meanwhile, Mercedes has to look for a Hamilton successor in the driver market. Recently there has been speculation as to whether Andrea Kimi Antonelli could take the place next to George Russell. The 17-year-old Italian is considered a great promise for the future.