Michael Schumacher’s contemporary racer details how Lewis Hamilton can handle ‘politically difficult situations’ at Ferrari with his experience
The Austrian is convinced that Lewis Hamilton can handle the politically motivated situations at Ferrari.
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It was recently revealed that Lewis Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes to join the historical Italian team of Ferrari. The Briton has been talked up as being a driver who would make the team return to its former glory like what Michael Schumacher did. Now, Gerhard Berger has commented on how the Briton would work his way around at the Scuderia.
The German joined the prancing horses back in 1996 and developed the team around him. This led to five consecutive championships between 2000 and 2005 for Ferrari and the seven-time champion. With the announcement of another seven-time champion deciding to move to Maranello, the Austrian has shared insights on how the Briton would work around the political situations at his new team.
First of all his experience. He[Lewis Hamilton] has won more than a hundred Grands Prix, he is used to winning, so he knows how to motivate the team and handle politically difficult situations.Gerhard Berger said as reported by express.co.uk.
The 60-year-old is a respected figure in the paddock and he affirms that the Briton would be able to handle all the things thrown at him due to his huge experience. The ten-time winner has firm faith in Hamilton’s ability and claims that he would follow in the path of Schumacher.
What does Gerhard Berger think about Max Verstappen’s dominance?
Berger is seen at multiple Grand Prix throughout the year and has seen the dominance of Max Verstappen himself. The Austrian had compared his dominance with the seven-time champion Schumacher.
Berger shared his experience as during the German’s time, he had thought this wouldn’t last long. However, as everyone knows by now, Schumacher’s dominance is regarded as one of the best and the same could be said for the Dutchman.
The reigning champion prepares himself for the upcoming season in his dominant Red Bull. Last year, the 26-year-old had broken multiple generation-old records and won 19 out of the 22 races that were held. Fans along with Berger expect him to do one better this year and dominate the field yet again
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