Lewis Hamilton has been backed to show his Ferrari type round by former crew mates George Russell and Fernando Alonso after a tough begin to life with the Scuderia.
Seven-time Components 1 champion Hamilton sparked the driving force switch market into overdrive in February 2024 when he made the shock announcement that he would leave Mercedes and join Ferrari following the conclusion of that marketing campaign.
Apart from a victory within the Chinese Sprint, nevertheless, Hamilton’s dream transfer has to date had its struggles – with a downbeat Hamilton even suggesting after Qualifying in Hungary that Ferrari wanted to “change the driver”.
Forward of the season resumption within the Netherlands, Hamilton dismissed these feedback as a “heat of the moment” factor.
Requested how he sees Hamilton’s scenario, Russell stated: “We did communicate away from the observe earlier than Hungary. I believe it is a powerful scenario for him, for any driver who would not really feel like they’re performing to their potential, however F1 is so tough, and Lewis is a fighter.
“I am certain he’ll proceed, however I can not actually communicate for him. After all, as a good friend, you would like him the very best, however as a rival and competitor, you do not want an excessive amount of as a result of we wish to beat them!”
Alonso partnered with rookie Hamilton at McLaren in 2007 in a bitter marketing campaign the place the pair went head-to-head for the Drivers’ title, solely to be pipped on the submit by Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen – a crown that is still Ferrari’s most up-to-date Drivers’ accolade.
Having additionally spent 5 years with Ferrari between 2010-14, Alonso has first-hand information of each crew and driver.
Pressed on what recommendation he would supply Hamilton, he stated: “Tough to say. I believe from the skin, you by no means know for certain what’s going on, however Lewis would not must show something.
“He is an unbelievable driver and he’ll determine in the end to be on the high tempo. He and Ferrari will at all times be a combo that it’s good to respect so much.”
