Nico Rosberg pinpoints Lewis Hamilton’s ‘manipulative ability’ with press ahead of Ferrari debut

Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg highlighted Lewis Hamilton's interesting skill with the press in the paddock.


Nico Rosberg pinpoints Lewis Hamilton’s ‘manipulative ability’ with press ahead of Ferrari debut

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton (images via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton is arguably the biggest name in Formula 1. The seven-time world champion is synonymous with the sport globally. Now, 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg has applauded the Briton’s ability to manage the press as he joins Scuderia Ferrari.

Hamilton shocked the sporting world when he announced his switch to Ferrari for 2025. His decision became the biggest talking point in the media across sports. The hype has only increased since as the Tifosi eagerly wait to see the 40-year-old make his debut in red.

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Nico Rosberg reckoned that Lewis Hamilton possesses a manipulative ability when it comes to the press. This allows the seven-time world champion ensure that his comments are never taken negatively which might impact his conduct. As such, this clever use of media allows the Briton to have a desired image to the world.

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Hamilton’s ‘manipulative ability’ with the press allows him to administer comments on the facts, so that they would not negatively affect his conduct.

Nico Rosberg said, as reported by Funoanalisitecnica

Lewis Hamilton ‘precisely’ wanted to race for Ferrari

Rosberg emphasized that Hamilton had already achieved everything he wanted in Formula 1. Thus he precisely wanted to race for the Prancing Horse in his career. As such, the seven-time world champion decided to put himself to the test at the age of 40.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)

If Lewis chose the Red, at forty years old, when he already had everything on the bulletin board, it is precisely because he wanted, for the last time in his career, to put himself to the test.

Nico Rosberg added

Certainly, Lewis Hamilton has high ambitions for his move to the Scuderia. The Briton remains hungry as ever to win an unprecedented eighth world title in Formula 1. Though, Hamilton will need a car capable of fighting for the championship to fulfill this dream. It remains to be seen if the 40-year-old has a good start to the new chapter of his career.