Ex-F1 champion gives ‘scalded cat’ warning over Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch
Damon Hill made a remark on Lewis Hamilton's exit from Ferrari if the SF-25 chassis did not perform up to the mark.
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Lewis Hamilton‘s Ferrari move is set to be one of the biggest switch in teams for a driver in Formula 1. Ferrari’s massive drought in championship victory might finally end under the seven-time world champion’s expertise. However, ahead of Hamilton’s entry, Ex-F1 champion Damon Hill commented on how the situation would be if Maranello’s chassis performed poorly.
Ferrari scored an interesting turnaround in performance in the 2024 season after contending for the championship against McLaren until the very last race. However, the Italian constructor is notoriously known for botched pitstops and strategies. As a result, Damon Hill predicted how Lewis Hamilton would react if the newly designed SF-25 chassis is not up to the mark.
Hill took a dig at Hamilton’s future with Ferrari if the car was ‘uncompetitive’. The Briton reckoned that the 40-year-old would exit the team faster than a ‘scalded cat’ if the chassis didn’t perform well. As a result, the SF-25 must put forth some notable pace improvement for the seven-time champion’s continuation with the team.
If Lewis Hamilton was in an uncompetitive car, he’d be out of that team faster than a scalded cat.
Damon Hill said in his book Lights Out
How Lewis Hamilton could run away ‘like a scalded cat’ from Ferrari:
— This is Formula 1 (@ThisIsFormu1a1) January 21, 2025
— Damon Hill warned that Lewis Hamilton might leave Ferrari swiftly if they fail to provide him with a competitive car, a statement that has resurfaced as Hamilton begins his Ferrari journey.
— Hill’s remarks… pic.twitter.com/iOkG7rt0Om
Damon Hill reacted to Lewis Hamilton’s first visit to Ferrari’s factory in Maranello
Lewis Hamilton recently made his very first visit to Ferrari’s factory in Maranello and met with multiple crew members. The 40-year-old was dressed in a highly fashionable manner and also clicked multiple pictures with Team Principal Fred Vasseur and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna. Following the visit, Hamilton took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the visit.
Damon Hill immediately acknowledged the post and shared his reaction to the move. Hill made a ‘there it is’ remark, seemingly satisfied with the long-awaited visit from Hamilton. Moreover, the Briton noted the first visit as ‘the beginning,’ and tagged Ferrari in the same.
There it is, the beginning @scuderiaFerrari
Damon Hill commented on Lewis Hamilton’s Instagram post
Hamilton will form a highly formidable pair with Charles Leclerc at Maranello and aim to get up to speed from the get-go. The 40-year-old might enable the Italian constructor to return to their glory days in Formula 1. Hence, time will tell about how the Briton fares against his rivals with Maranello in the coming season.
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