Will Lewis Hamilton become the oldest driver ever to race for Ferrari in 2025?

Lewis Hamilton will depart from Mercedes at the end of the 2024 F1 season.

Will Lewis Hamilton become the oldest driver ever to race for Ferrari in 2025?

Lewis Hamilton (Via: Imago)

The Ferrari F1 team has been competing at the pinnacle of motor racing since the 1950s. Over the years, it has produced some of the best drivers, and the latest to join the list is the former seven-time F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton.

The prolific Brit will join the Maranello-based team from 2025 onwards at 40 years of age. Keeping this in view, one has to wonder whether he will become the oldest driver to make his debut for Ferrari. The answer to this question is a complete no!!

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In the history of Ferrari, there have been quite a few other drivers who drove in their first race for the team at an age above 40. As per Motorsport-total, Luigi Villoresi, drove in his first race for the Italian team when he was 41 years, 5 days old. He competed for the team from 1950-1953.

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The next names are Dorino Serafini (41 years, 43 days), Raymond Sommer (43 years, 263 days), Juan Manuel Fangio(5-time world champion) (44 years, 212 days), Piero Taruffi (44 years, 227 days), and Giuseppe Farina (45 years, 201 days).

All these people drove in their first race for Ferrari at a relatively advanced age. After the above-mentioned seven names, it is the soon-to-be Ferrari F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton. He will be 40 years old by the time the 2025 season kicks off.

Would Lewis Hamilton be able to win his record-breaking eighth world title with Ferrari?

While Lewis Hamilton will be seen repping Ferrari’s red from the 2025 season onward, the question remains, whether he will be able to prove himself competitive against the prolific Charles Leclerc.

Lewis Hamilton (Credits: Planet F1) and Fred Vasseur (Credits: Scuderia Ferrari Fans)
Lewis Hamilton (Credits: Planet F1) and Fred Vasseur (Credits: Scuderia Ferrari Fans

Moreover, the bigger question that will require an answer would be whether Hamilton can fight for the world championship. At 40 years old, reflexes are bound to take a hit and thus, there could arise a scenario where he is seen struggling at Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton has signed a multi-year deal with the Fred-Vasseur-led team and considering this, they will have their eyes glued on the performances of the former during the 2024 F1 season. Hamilton is currently tied for world championship with Ferrari legend, Michael Schumacher, they both have seven titles to their names.

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