Source: USA TODAY
Sports/Lucas Peltier
[Saba Sports News]
Following Lewis Hamilton’s official announcement of his transfer from Mercedes
to Ferrari, fans from both teams have expressed contrasting emotions. Ferrari
fans have eagerly welcomed Hamilton’s arrival, while some Mercedes fans have
accused him of betrayal. In an interview with a devoted fan who has supported
Hamilton for 20 years, the media attempted to analyze Hamilton’s thought
process from his perspective. The fan stated that Hamilton has already achieved
remarkable success with seven F1 world championships, 103 Grand Prix victories,
and 104 pole positions. While further victories may still hold importance to
him, the fan believes that compared to Red Bull Racing, which dominated with 21
wins in 22 races last year, the competitiveness between Ferrari and Mercedes is
more evenly matched. Therefore, the fan argues that Hamilton may question his
ability to secure an eighth world championship at Mercedes. Additionally,
maintaining his popularity is crucial for Hamilton’s commercial value. It is
worth acknowledging that beyond being a professional racing driver, Hamilton is
known for his involvement in the fashion industry. By joining Ferrari, he would
become a central figure in industry discussions for at least the next two
years. From the editor’s perspective, if Hamilton were to win his eighth world
championship with Ferrari, it would be a historic achievement, surpassing
Michael Schumacher’s record in Schumacher’s own team.