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Lewis Hamilton has been given a deadline to make his best push for an eighth World Championship title, with many experts believing 2025 could be his best opportunity. After clinching his seventh title in 2020, Hamilton has been chasing a record-breaking eighth title, which would set him apart from Michael Schumacher. However, he hasn’t been able to secure the eighth crown, especially after losing the 2021 title to Max Verstappen in a dramatic final-lap battle at Yas Marina.
Following a period of dominance for Mercedes, where Hamilton secured four consecutive titles from 2017 to 2020, Red Bull’s Verstappen has emerged as the dominant driver in recent seasons, winning four consecutive championships since 2021. Despite Verstappen’s dominance, there’s a belief that the 2025 season could be much more competitive, with even Red Bull’s Christian Horner predicting a “super tight” championship battle.
One of the most notable changes in Hamilton’s career is his move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season. After spending 12 years at Mercedes and winning six titles with the team, Hamilton is now officially a Ferrari driver, and the expectation is high. Ferrari, long without a championship, is eager to prove itself and has placed a lot of faith in Hamilton to bring the team back to the top.
F1 pundit David Croft, speaking at the Autosport Awards, suggested that 2025 might be Hamilton’s best chance to win the elusive eighth title. He explained that with teams focusing less on constant development for 2025 (due to the upcoming 2026 car and engine regulations overhaul), Ferrari could be in the best position to maximize its potential for that year. Croft also noted that Ferrari is keen to prove their commitment to winning, with both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc seen as key drivers for their future success.
2026 will bring significant changes to Formula 1, with a full revamp of the car and engine regulations. The overhaul could potentially shake up the current hierarchy of the sport, with new designs and technologies leveling the playing field. As a result, 2025 is seen as a critical season for teams to capitalize on the current regulations before the drastic changes take place.
With Ferrari’s renewed focus and Hamilton’s move to the team, the upcoming season presents a significant opportunity for him to secure that eighth World title. If Ferrari can deliver a competitive car and Hamilton can extract the most from it, the 2025 season could be his best shot at breaking his tie with Schumacher and securing a place in F1 history.
