Ex-F1 driver declares Lewis Hamilton has the ‘b***s’ to make Ferrari better

Former F1 driver Christijan Albers asserted that Lewis Hamilton was capable of changing a team like Ferrari for the better.

Ex-F1 driver declares Lewis Hamilton has the ‘b***s’ to make Ferrari better

Lewis Hamilton (via Ferrari)

Lewis Hamilton will race for Scuderia Ferrari this year. The British driver has taken the uphill task of changing teams and moving to a new environment at the age of 40. However, former F1 driver Christijan Albers insists that Hamilton still has what it takes to improve Maranello.

The seven-time world champion’s arrival to the Scuderia was reportedly a culture shock for the team. Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to bring glory back to Maranello during his stint. The 40-year-old is already pushing himself to the limit to get up to speed when the season begins.

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Christijan Albers asserted that Lewis Hamilton had the “b***s” to go to a team like Ferrari and ensure that they work on his suggestions to improve in Formula 1. Albers insisted that Hamilton was not afraid of moving to a new environment, which was part of the F1 star’s charm.

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[Sir Lewis Hamilton] does have balls. He dares to go to a team continuously to make another team better and become champion. He is not afraid to work somewhere else. That has its charm.

Christijan Albers said on De Telegraaf F1 podcast

High expectations on Lewis Hamilton’s debut Ferrari campaign

The Dutchman highlighted that as a seven-time world champion, Hamilton faces immense pressure heading into his first season at the Italian team. Many expect that the Briton will be right on pace and will even defeat Charles Leclerc this year. Albers emphasized that this could make things a bit difficult for the 40-year-old.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Scuderia Ferrari)

It seems really difficult for him, and I say that as a former driver. He’s a seven-time World Champion, so they all expect you to fight at the front, beat Leclerc and bring the team forward

Christijan Albers said

Certainly, Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to get off a good start at Ferrari this year. The British driver aims to win a world title with the Scuderia. With the 2025 grid expected to be closer than ever, the Tifosi can expect Hamilton to potentially be in the running for the championship this season.