Sacked FIA Steward labels Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch the ‘perfect scenario’

Johhny Herbert backs motivated Lewis Hamilton for his highly anticipated Ferrari debut in the 2025 F1 season.


Sacked FIA Steward labels Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch the ‘perfect scenario’

Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari's racing suit (via @lewishamilton/Instagram)

Lewis Hamilton‘s debut with Ferrari is right around the corner. The Briton is all set to lead the Scuderia back to their glory days in Formula 1. The Tifosi have banked high hopes on the 40-year-old following his eminent debut. Hence, recently sacked FIA steward Johnny Herbert labeled the seven-time champions’ Ferrari switch as ‘perfect’.

Lewis Hamilton‘s first visit to Ferrari’s factory in Maranello was very glamorous with many calling the driver a ‘superstar’. Due to these events, Johnny Herbert anticipated that Hamilton would create many ‘lovely stories’ with the Italian constructor. Moreover, witnessing everyone’s excitement with the move, Herbert highlighted that the switch in teams was the ‘perfect scenario’ for the 40-year-old.

There’s going to be so many lovely stories that are going to come this year, with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and the excitement that’s brought. This is the perfect scenario for Lewis.

Johnny Herbert said, as reported by GPblog
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Herbert further complimented Hamilton for being one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1. The Briton ‘hoped’ for everything to come together for the 40-year-old at Maranello. The seven-time champion is already very motivated to extend his legacy in the pinnacle of motorsport and be praised as the ‘hero’ by the Italian fans.

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When you’ve got one of the greatest drivers we’ve ever seen in Formula One, as in Lewis Hamilton, let’s hope that it all comes together for him. He’s very motivated.

Johnny Herbert added

Johhny Herbert declares Lewis Hamilton ‘not lacking motivation’ for Ferrari chapter

Lewis Hamilton might get the chance to win a record-breaking eighth championship F1 with Ferrari. Johnny Herbert reckoned that Hamilton’s motivation was very important for him to score positive results. Hence, after a ‘reboot’ over the winter break, the 40-year-old would look forward to dominating the playing field in the 2025 season. Herbert reassured that the seven-time champion wasn’t lacking motivation at all.

Lewis Hamilton (via Getty)
Lewis Hamilton (via Getty)

The motivation of Lewis is always very important. I always remember that the motivation was so, so important to him. To go away in the winter, have a bit of a reboot, come back all fresh up but have that motivation is so important. From what Lewis has been saying so far, his motivation is definitely not lacking.

Johnny Herbert noted

Ferrari has secured a great improvement in performance in recent years. This will enable Hamilton to secure great results from the get-go. The chassis reveal date nears as the team rushes to prepare for the 2025 season. Time will tell about how the Briton’s stint with the Italian constructor pans out in the coming years.