Lewis Hamilton Exit Will Cause Disruptions At Mercedes- “Won’t Work As Hard”
Lewis Hamilton’s departure causes confusion for Mercedes: “It’s not going to work out that well”
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has analyzed the impact of Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton’s impending departure from Mercedes has sparked concerns within the team and could lead to him withdrawing from scheduled races. 1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has suggested that this significant change could lead to a decline in team members’ work ethics.
Mercedes is concerned about the possibility of relegation due to Hamilton’s departure. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is seen as a turning point that could change the dynamics of F1 teams.
The far-reaching effects of this change are expected to affect many aspects of the F1 landscape. The F1 community is reeling from the news of Lewis Hamilton’s imminent exit from Mercedes, marking the end of an era for driver and team. Jacques Villeneuve highlighted the potential impact of this departure on the morale and motivation of the Mercedes team in particular. He explained:
“Lewis’ departure caused a sensation, but it won’t help Mercedes. A lot of people are upset inside and sometimes they don’t try as hard. “It will be interesting to see Ferrari and I will also be interested to see what happens with Jock Clear at Ferrari. He was Lewis’ engineer at Mercedes and it worked out very well. Will he remain Leclerc’s engineer or will he return to Lewis? That would be great for both.
“I think there is good energy at Ferrari. Yes, it’s confusing, but many people definitely want to go. ”
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari means Spanish driver Carlos Sainz will not be able to confirm his seat for 2025. Villeneuve added:
“It will be interesting to see what happens with Sainz. He will no longer provide any services to the Ferrari team. He wasn’t treated very well. What is happening at Red Bull will cause a lot of problems at the beginning of the season.
“Williams is also doing great. It will be interesting to see where they evolve.
“McLaren goes up and down. This is Piastri’s second year, but will he settle for second place like he did last year when he kept his mouth shut and paid his dues? I’m sure Mark Webber won’t let that happen. “Piastri was too calm last year. It was clear he wasn’t angry enough. Some drivers are happy to be in F1 and that’s enough. It remains to be seen whether Oscar is ready to take the next step like Norris. If he does, the future is very bright. »
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari doesn’t just mark a milestone in the team’s career.
