Fan favourite Formula One pundit Martin Brundle has predicted how Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari will go following his first days driving for the team.
Hamilton shocked F1 fans In February last year after it was announced hat he was leaving former team Mercedes to join rivals Ferrari for the 2025 season and beyond.
The seven-time World Championship winner completed his first test laps for his new team on Wednesday, giving fans a glimpse into what they can expect from Hamilton when the season gets underway in March.
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After watching the clips of Hamilton's practice sessions and reading up on his lap times, Sky Sports F1 pundit Brundle has spoken out to reveal his thoughts on the new Ferrari driver's title hopes this year.
Details of Hamilton's first lap times in the Ferrari emerged on Thursday, revealing that the Brit was slower than both teammate Charles Leclerc and F1 legend Michael Schumacher's first laps with the team.
Although this isn't too concerning as the laps are simply to allow Hamilton to become more familiar with the new car, Brundle still isn't convinced that the 40-year-old still has it in him to challenge for another Drivers Championship title.
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“Do I think the best of Lewis Hamilton is ahead or behind him? I think it’s behind him. I think he’s lost the edge, sometimes he gets in scuffles he used to emerge out in front of," said Brundle on Sky Sports.
"He doesn’t now or he’ll make a mistake in qualifying.”
However, while Brundle perhaps isn't convinced that Hamilton can win a record-breaking eighth title, he still thinks that his decision to move to Ferrari was a wise one both for him and his new team.
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He added: "I think 96/97% of Lewis Hamilton in a winning car is still good enough.
"His energy and his enthusiasm will be reenergised by the whole experience and he will not be overwhelmed by driving a Ferrari, as so many drivers have been."
Hamilton is expected to have a highly competitive car at Ferrari, given the Italian constructor's strong finish to the 2024 season, where they narrowly missed out on the title.
Topics: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Mercedes, Charles Leclerc
Ben McCrum