Lewis Hamilton ‘not second guessing’ Ferrari move despite Spanish GP podium

Lewis Hamilton spoke up on rumors of having second thoughts over his decision to join Ferrari after the Spanish GP.

Lewis Hamilton ‘not second guessing’ Ferrari move despite Spanish GP podium

Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO), Ferrari logo (via Ferrari)

Lewis Hamilton will join Scuderia Ferrari in 2025. The British driver will leave Mercedes after spending over a decade with the Silver Arrows. However, Hamilton’s present team has improved in recent rounds, raising questions if the seven-time world champion was having second thoughts over his decision.

Hamilton secured his first podium of the season in 2024. Nevertheless, the Briton asserted he had no second thoughts. The 39-year-old highlighted that he has been related to Mercedes since he was 13 years old. Presently, Lewis Hamilton was focused on contributing to team’s efforts in improving the W15.

No, not at all. Firstly I love Mercedes, I’ve been with Mercedes since I was 13 and I’ll always be a fan and supporter. My job right now is to work as hard as I can with the crew that I have.
Lewis Hamilton said
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On the other hand, the Briton mentioned that his work with Ferrari will start next season. Hamilton claimed that the Scuderia was doing a great job considering Charles Leclerc’s Monaco victory. Moreover, the 39-year-old reckoned that Maranello’s upgrades seemed to be working. As such, the Mercedes driver affirmed that he was not second guessing his Ferrari move.

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My job will start next year with the other team, who I think are a doing great job. Let’s not forget they had a race win in Monaco... they did bring an upgrade here and I think they are definitely progressing. But it doesn’t make me second guess my decision at all.
Lewis Hamilton explained

Lewis Hamilton hopes to be ‘proud’ of Mercedes’ progress

Lewis Hamilton has been working extensively with the Mercedes crew throughout this season. The 39-year-old would certainly like to end things on a high. The Briton might be looking to end his tenure at the Silver Arrows by taking his first F1 victory since the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP.

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

The seven-time world champion claimed that he wanted to be on the same trajectory as the team. As Mercedes continues to develop its car. Subsequently, Lewis Hamilton asserted that he would be proud of the team’s progress even after he joins Scuderia Ferrari next season.

Ultimately, whatever course and trajectory that the team [Mercedes] is on, for next year for example, there are things that I’ll hopefully be a part of, and be proud of.
Lewis Hamilton stated

Certainly, Lewis Hamilton still holds massive respect for Mercedes. However, the seven-time world champion has made it clear that he has no doubts over his decision to join Ferrari. As such, the British driver would be pushing himself to the limit to ensure an ideal farewell to the Brackley-based team at the end of this season.

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