Lewis Hamilton’s Father Anthony Emotionally Addresses Son’s Ferrari Move: “Part of My Dream”
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There’s a good chance that anyone who dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver also dreams of racing in the iconic red colors of the Ferrari. And that’s no different for the 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. His decision to depart from his Mercedes contract a year ahead of schedule to join Ferrari in 2025, caught many by surprise. When asked about his reasons for switching to the Scuderia, he said that it was his childhood dream to drive in the red, remembering how he often used to assume the role of legendary driver Michael Schumacher when playing Formula 1 video games as a kid. But it looks like it wasn’t his dream alone.
According to a recent tweet, Anthony Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton’s father, recently shared insights into his son’s aspirations. He expressed that Lewis joining Ferrari is not just a milestone for the racer himself but also a fulfillment of dreams shared by both father and son. While acknowledging the significance of Lewis’s journey with previous teams like McLaren and Mercedes, Anthony emphasized the allure of the iconic scarlet-clad Ferrari cars.
Anthony said, “Part of my dream, part of his dream. It’s one of those things; when you’re a young kid, you always dream of racing for Ferrari. We love all of the past teams, McLaren and Mercedes but it’s the ultimate dream to be in a red car.”
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#F1 | Anthony Hamilton says Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is also part of his dream:
“Part of my dream, part of his dream. It’s one of those things; when you’re a young kid, you always dream of racing for Ferrari.”
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Big Blow for Lewis Hamilton as Toto Wolff Publicly Declares Mercedes Out of Title Contention
While Hamilton is on his way to fulfill his childhood dream to race for Ferrari, he has given a big headache to Toto Wolff to try and find his replacement.
Toto Wolff is eyeing Max Verstappen as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton
The ongoing chaos at Red Bull Racing surrounding Helmut Marko has potentially opened up a door for Max Verstappen to leave the Milton-Keynes squad, and Toto Wolff has said that he would “love“ to have the Dutchman join Mercedes in the future. Verstappen himself had indicated that he might consider leaving under certain circumstances.
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However, Wolff highlighted the importance of focusing on improving Mercedes’ current car before making any future plans, emphasizing the team’s commitment to their current drivers, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. “I would love to have him [Verstappen]. But first, we need to sort out our car,“ Wolff told Sky Sports. He acknowledged that the decision on Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes wouldn’t be rushed and would depend on various factors, including the performance of young and experienced drivers throughout the season.
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Toto Wolff on the prospect of Mercedes signing Max Verstappen from Red Bull: "I'd love to have him, but first we need to sort out our car" 🗣️
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When asked if Verstappen is at the top of Mercedes’ list to replace Hamilton, Wolff mentioned that it’s ultimately a decision for Verstappen to make. He expressed the sentiment that any team would eagerly welcome Verstappen due to his exceptional talent and performance on the track.
Will Verstappen quit Red Bull if things don’t go right with Helmut Marko’s investigation? What are your thoughts on the matter?
Edited by:
Akash Pandhare