Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of potentially joining Ferrari in the future have been dealt another blow, as renowned Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey has cast doubt on such a move. Newey, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest technical minds in F1 history, recently gave his verdict on the possibility of Hamilton driving for Ferrari, calling it “very unlikely.”
Newey’s comments come amid ongoing speculation about Hamilton’s future, especially as the seven-time world champion approaches the twilight of his career. While Hamilton has been linked with Ferrari multiple times throughout his tenure in F1, the Briton has consistently remained with Mercedes, where he has achieved extraordinary success.
In an interview, Newey noted that the dynamics at Ferrari might not align with Hamilton’s needs at this stage of his career. He suggested that the Italian team’s current situation would make it difficult for them to offer Hamilton a package competitive enough to tempt him away from Mercedes. Newey also highlighted the importance of team dynamics and car performance, suggesting that Hamilton might be better off staying where he is.
Hamilton’s ongoing commitment to Mercedes has brought him significant rewards, including six of his seven world championships. Despite Ferrari’s allure as an iconic team, Newey believes that a move at this point would not be in Hamilton’s best interest, especially given Ferrari’s recent struggles to consistently challenge for titles.
While fans may continue to dream of Hamilton in Ferrari red, Newey’s assessment underscores the challenges such a move would entail. Hamilton himself has often spoken about his satisfaction with Mercedes, and with Newey’s insights, it seems even more unlikely that the British driver will make the switch to Ferrari before retiring.