An unidentified Formula 1 expert has claimed Ferrari made a significant error in signing Lewis Hamilton, pointing to what they describe as a fatal flaw in the decision. The seven-time world champion joined the Scuderia from Mercedes at the start of the 2025 season.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was one of the most seismic driver transfers in recent F1 history, ending his long association with Mercedes where he won six of his seven world titles. The 41-year-old British driver partnered Charles Leclerc at Maranello as Ferrari sought to end their lengthy constructors’ championship drought.
Ferrari’s High-Stakes Gamble
The signing represented a major statement of intent from Ferrari, bringing in one of the sport’s most decorated drivers to complement their existing talent and technical infrastructure. Hamilton had expressed his long-held desire to drive for the Italian team before retiring from the sport.
However, commentary has emerged suggesting the move may not have delivered the results Ferrari anticipated. Without further detail on the specific criticism, the nature of the alleged mistake remains unclear — whether it relates to performance outcomes, team dynamics, financial considerations, or the strategic direction of Ferrari’s driver lineup.
Hamilton’s Ferrari Chapter
Hamilton is now in his second season with Ferrari, partnering Leclerc in 2026 as the team navigates the sport’s radical new technical regulations. The new rules package, featuring a 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power and active aerodynamics, has reshuffled the competitive order across the grid.
Ferrari will be looking to both Hamilton and Leclerc to deliver strong results as the season progresses. The team’s next opportunity to respond on track comes at the Miami Grand Prix in early May, where the revised 2026 regulations will continue to be tested in race conditions.