As the ultimate GP of the 2024 System 1 season approaches, anticipation grows for Lewis Hamilton to take the wheel of the Prancing Horse. Nevertheless, this may solely occur within the new yr, when his contract with Mercedes ends, and Lewis Hamilton can formally develop into a Ferrari driver. Whereas there’s a lot celebration concerning the worth he brings to the Maranello crew, criticism has additionally emerged. One such critique comes from a former Ferrari determine, who has recommended that Hamilton may create some friction throughout the pairing with Leclerc.
The announcement, made on February 1, 2024, shook the motorsport world, sparking an limitless chain response. Many insiders expressed pleasure over the transfer, whereas others predicted vital challenges. Among the many skeptics is Ernest Knoors, who spent a few years in Maranello engaged on the Energy Unit division. The Dutchman believes Lewis Hamilton may do extra hurt than good to a crew that’s discovering its footing below Frederic Vasseur‘s management.
“An enormous identify like Hamilton brings with it lots of politics, and if politics inside Ferrari aren’t managed properly, there’s nice potential for drama,” he advised *Formule1.nl*. “Hamilton tends, when issues aren’t working, to upend your entire automotive and begin experimenting.”
“Ferrari believes so much in large personalities and can again him. However Hamilton is somebody it’s essential information a bit and never give free rein to rebuild the entire automotive, as a result of then every part may go improper. So I’m undecided if it’s such a wise transfer, however it’s actually good for the game.” – he identified – “I see Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari extra as a public relations transfer. With all due respect, Hamilton received’t take Ferrari from P6 to P1. He’ll extract the utmost, however what Ferrari must do is make the automotive quicker. If the automotive is quicker, the present line-up can simply compete on the entrance.” – Ernest Knoors added.
“Moreover, as a crew, you need to look past, to the horizon. If Hamilton turns into champion within the coming years, he and Ferrari will develop into immortal. However if you wish to construct a proficient crew for the subsequent 5 years, do you depend on Hamilton? No, as a result of in two or three years, he’ll actually be on the finish of his profession. That’s why I’d have stored the very sturdy line-up Ferrari already has.” – the previous Ferrari engineer concluded.
Nov 20, 2024
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