Christian Horner labels Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch the ‘box office’ of F1

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner emphasized on the major spectacle of Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari switch this year.


Christian Horner labels Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch the ‘box office’ of F1

Christian Horner (via IMAGO) and Lewis Hamilton (via Ferrari)

Lewis Hamilton‘s Ferrari move has been labeled as one of the biggest sporting news in the history of Formula 1. A majority of the people have sided with the Briton amidst his move as he could return back to championship contention. Meanwhile, many other people have berated the glamor and grandeur behind the move. Red Bull boss Christian Horner has shared his opinions over the glamor behind Hamilton’s eminent Ferrari debut.

Lewis Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari was captured with multiple high quality cameras and drones as he donned an impressive suit. The entire city underwent an state of emergency amidst Hamilton’s first visit to the factory. As a result, some people called the 40-year-old a ‘superstar’ rather than an actual driver.

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Christian Horner waged his opinions on Lewis Hamilton‘s first day at Maranello and talked about the pictures. The 51-year-old claimed that the pictures ‘suited’ the seven-time champion. Moreover, Horner reckoned that the entire situation was great for Formula 1 at the end of the day. Apart from this, the Briton highlighted that the 40-year-old with Ferrari was truly a ‘box office’ worthy situation.

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I’ve seen some pictures, I think it suits him, I think it’s great for Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari, that really is box office.

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Christian Horner predicts 2025 competition to be ‘very tight’

The top four or five teams were leveled up in terms of performances and continued to race closely over the year. Hence, the competition is supposed to only increase in the coming season. Amidst Red Bull’s deteriorating pace, Christian Horner claimed that the competition was set to be super tight, especially amidst the top four teams. The 51-year-old reckoned that the competition amongst McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes would make the coming season a ‘stellar year’.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)

I think it’s going to be super tight. You’re going to have four teams that are going to be very competitive. I think it’s going to be very tight, and take your pick. McLaren are going to be strong, Ferrari are going to be strong, Mercedes are going to have something to prove as well so it could be a stellar year.

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Lewis Hamilton is believed to take Ferrari back to their glory days in Formula 1 if provided with the right setup. The 40-year-old will team up with Charles Leclerc and form a highly formidable pair to maximize points for the Italian constructor. Hence, time will tell about how the Ferrari deal pans out for the seven-time champion as the team banks major hopes on him.