F1 CEO gives advice to Hamilton ahead of Ferrari move

The end of the 2024 season marked the conclusion of Lewis Hamilton's 11-year tenure with Mercedes. Next season, the seven-time world champion will drive for Ferrari, and prominent figures in Formula 1 are offering him advice to ease his transition into the iconic Italian team.

Details: Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1 and a former Ferrari team principal, emphasized the importance of adapting to Italian culture. He also acknowledged that Hamilton’s new teammate, Charles Leclerc, will face challenges with such a high-profile driver by his side.

Quote: "He will attract a lot of attention. He’s learning to speak Italian and understands the importance of integrating into our culture. I told him it’s crucial for him to do so. At Ferrari, he’ll find himself in a different environment than before.

For Charles, it will undoubtedly be challenging to have someone like Lewis as a teammate. Lewis will undoubtedly bring his positivity in striving to break records. They have great respect for each other, and I hope they maintain that respect throughout the year," Domenicali said, as quoted by AutoRacer.

Reminder: Mercedes has already secured Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, Kimi Antonelli, while Valtteri Bottas will serve as the team’s reserve driver next season.