The former Formula 1 champion asks if Lewis Hamilton is the solution Ferrari are looking for in their pursuit of the World Drivers’ Championship.

The former Formula 1 champion asks if Lewis Hamilton is the solution Ferrari are looking for in their pursuit of the World Drivers’ Championship.


Lewis Hamilton replaces Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for the 2025 season. Hamilton, a former seven-time world champion, is widely regarded as one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers. Despite his impressive credentials, 1980 world champion Alan Jones has Doubt that Hamilton is the solution to Ferrari’s pursuit of the world title.

Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign has caused quite a stir. Many see it as a beneficial decision for both Hamilton and the Italian team. However, Jones is not particularly enthusiastic about the move. He believes Hamilton will not live up to expectations when he joins Ferrari next year.

Ferrari has not won the World Drivers’ Championship for over a decade. The arrival of Hamilton is seen as a step to change this situation. However, Jones questions whether Hamilton is the right fit for Ferrari’s goals.

Despite Jones’ doubts, Hamilton is still a Mercedes driver for now. The current season has not started well for the team, and they hope to rectify the situation in Melbourne. Mercedes’ engineering director admits they rely on data from previous races to perform well at the Albert Park circuit.

While George Russell had a great start to the 2024 season, Hamilton has struggled behind the wheel of the W15. His ninth-place finish in Jeddah raised concerns, and he is expected to produce a better result next weekend. Ferrari will also closely monitor its performance.