Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali is confident that Lewis Hamilton will win races with the Italian team
Stefano Domenicali, the former boss of Ferrari, has expressed his confidence in Lewis Hamilton’s ability to win races with the Italian team. Despite a less-than-ideal debut in Melbourne, Domenicali believes that Hamilton will eventually find his footing and secure victories.
Hamilton’s debut with Ferrari was met with intense scrutiny, and his performance was closely watched by fans and pundits alike. While he was out-qualified by his teammate Charles Leclerc and experienced some difficulties during the race, Domenicali remains optimistic about Hamilton’s prospects.
The former Ferrari boss acknowledged that Hamilton’s transition to the team would require some adjustments, both on and off the track. However, he expressed his belief that Hamilton would easily integrate himself into the team and find success.
“I think that the adjustment that he has to do, not only on the driving side with the car but also in terms of integrating himself in a different community, will be easy,” Domenicali said.
Domenicali also revealed that Hamilton had been immersing himself in the Ferrari culture, even going so far as to sleep in Maranello. This level of commitment, Domenicali believes, will serve Hamilton well as he seeks to find success with his new team.
When asked whether he thought Hamilton would win a race this season, Domenicali replied in the affirmative. “I think so,” he said. “I think it will be great, I have to say, with my independent cap.”
Domenicali’s comments are a welcome boost for Hamilton, who has faced intense criticism in the wake of his Melbourne debut. While some have questioned whether Hamilton made a mistake by leaving Mercedes, Domenicali’s endorsement suggests that the seven-time world champion still has a lot to offer.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see if he can deliver on Domenicali’s predictions. With the Chinese Grand Prix just around the corner, Hamilton will be looking to bounce back from his disappointing debut and prove his doubters wrong.
In the meantime, Domenicali’s comments serve as a timely reminder that Hamilton is still a force to be reckoned with in the world of Formula 1. Despite the challenges he may face, Hamilton’s talent, dedication, and experience make him a compelling prospect for success.
As the F1 CEO, Domenicali’s views carry significant weight, and his endorsement of Hamilton will undoubtedly be seen as a vote of confidence in the driver’s abilities. With Domenicali’s backing, Hamilton will be looking to silence his critics and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
