SHOCKING: Lewis Hamilton’s Surprising Confession…Read More
As Lewis Hamilton prepares to make his highly anticipated debut with Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the seven-time world champion has made a surprising confession. Hamilton has revealed that he has developed a newfound respect for Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, two drivers who achieved great success with Ferrari in the past.
Hamilton’s admission comes as he gears up for his first Grand Prix with Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix in March. Having recently completed the car shakedown at Fiorano, the Brit is now focused on preparing for the challenges ahead, including winter testing in Bahrain.
As Hamilton reflects on the impressive feats achieved by Alonso and Vettel during their time with Ferrari, he recognizes the scale of the challenge ahead. Alonso, who joined Ferrari in 2010, won on his debut race for the team at the Bahrain GP and went on to miss out on winning the title by just four points. Vettel, who joined Ferrari in 2015, clinched a victory in just his second race with the team at the Malaysian GP.
Hamilton, who is no stranger to success with Mercedes, is naturally keen to see if he can replicate the early victories of Alonso and Vettel with Ferrari. However, he is also aware that their accomplishments are no easy feat to match.
“Those guys did an amazing job,” Hamilton told the media, including (link unavailable) “I have huge respect for those two drivers. Having joined teams before, the step it takes and the amount of work that goes on to acclimatizing is extraordinary. And so it makes those results that they had even more exceptional than even I had appreciated before.”
Hamilton’s comments are a testament to the respect he has for his peers and the challenges they faced during their time with Ferrari. As he prepares to embark on his own journey with the Italian team, Hamilton is aware that he has big shoes to fill.
The 40-year-old’s admission is also a reflection of his own growth and maturity as a driver. Having spent many years at the top of the sport, Hamilton is now in a position where he can appreciate the achievements of others and recognize the challenges they faced.
As the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway, all eyes will be on Hamilton and Ferrari. Can the seven-time world champion replicate the success of Alonso and Vettel? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Hamilton’s newfound respect for his peers will drive him to push himself to new heights.
