Kick Sauber Formula One When Lewis Hamilton said that he was no longer fast in his last year with Mercedes. Nico Hulkenberg thought the Brit had a “weak moment.” When the seven-time Formula One world champion revealed that he would join Ferrari once the 2024 season ended. He stunned the sporting community. Since joining the Brackley-based company in 2013. The 40-year-old has been connected to the German brand for more than ten years.
His last season with the squad, meanwhile, did not turn out as planned. Despite winning two races at Silverstone and Spa, he and partner George Russell had trouble in qualifying and competition. In the Driver’s Standings, Lewis Hamilton ultimately ended 22 points behind George Russell in P7. Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director for Mercedes. He said he did not think Lewis Hamilton gave up in the last few races of the 2024 season.
In 2025, Lewis Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari to pursue the elusive eighth world title. After winning just two races in the previous three years. Before the formal pre-season testing in Bahrain in late February, the British driver will begin working with the Italian team in January and integrate with them through many test sessions.
Lewis Hamilton Now Reliant on Teammates
In an interview with RacingNews365, Nico Hulkenberg, who has a $10 million net worth according to Celebrity Nett Worth, offered Lewis Hamilton his support and said the latter was let down following his qualifying performance in Qatar. He stated, “It is just about timing, and I think he had a weak moment, to be honest. He was disappointed after a poor qualifying, and obviously, I don’t know the details [from Mercedes].”
“But he was up against George who is a very fast and complete driver already. He’s put in some really strong performances and has good momentum, so as a driver, even when you are as experienced as Lewis, it can get to you and annoy you as well. We all want to challenge and beat our teammates, but you saw in Las Vegas how good Lewis is, he came from P10 to [P2] and you should never discount him.”
