Lewis Hamilton-Ferrari: the opinion of Jenson Button
Lewis Hamilton-Ferrari: the opinion of Jenson Button
In the world of Formula 1 and beyond, there is nothing but talk about the transfer (in 2025) of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari. A few days after the official announcement and the hot reaction of Toto Wolff, even the former teammate of the seven-time world champion with McLaren Jenson Button, at the microphones of "Sky Sports UK", has è bluntly expressed his opinion on the decision of the number 44 to leave Mercedes after twelve seasons.
"It's a huge thing for the sport. If Lewis had stayed at Mercedes and managed to win races, it would have been a good thing, but the move to Ferrari è a huge thing, as everyone will have their eyes on F1, the team in Maranello and what will be the Englishman's relationship with Charles Leclerc, who recently renewed his contract, so I imagine he will be the one to join Lewis at Ferrari" began the former McLaren driver.
"I think 12 years at Mercedes is longer than most people spend in F1. All drivers get to that point in their careers where they think about retirement, but he has decided to take another very courageous path and for that reason I look forward to seeing how he fares with Ferrari" continued the former British driver.
"He knows the mechanics of Mercedes very well, but when it comes down to it, it's possible that the team will keep some details from Lewis. Russell, on the other hand, will have to acquire more responsibility and think about having to share the pit box with a new teammate. There are many drivers with expiring contracts, so we are in for a very interesting year. For Lewis this is a brave move and he should be given a lot of respect, because he's not going to just any other team, but to Ferrari" added the Frome native.
In conclusion, Jenson Button è unbalanced about Hamilton’s successor in Mercedes: "I have to say I might have a crush on my former teammate, but I would like to see Fernando Alonso. He is 42 years old, but the hunger is there'é and if there'é this is there'è so is the fitness. He drives every day and I think it would be a good partnership with Russell and they would learn very well from each other.
