Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has described the signing of Lewis Hamilton as a huge opportunity for the team. Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One world champion, will join the Italian team from Mercedes in 2025 to partner with Charles Leclerc.
Contrary to the suddenness of the announcement, Vasseur reveals that conversations with Hamilton had been ongoing for months. The negotiations were conducted discreetly, with no leaks or rumors. This level of confidentiality allowed Ferrari to work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring that the deal was finalized without any external interference.
🎙️| Fred Vasseur says conversations with Lewis Hamilton were ongoing for months prior to signing:
“We had no leaks,"
"I really appreciated that we are a small group, and we worked for months, and we are able to go until the end and had no leakage. It was a good one."
— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) May 16, 2024
This move completely stunned the Formula 1 world. Vasseur revealed that he had been in long-term contact with Hamilton before the Brit decided to make the switch. Fred Vasseur said conversations with Lewis Hamilton were ongoing for months prior to signing: “We had no leaks, I really appreciated that we are a small group, and we worked for months, and we are able to go until the end and had no leakage. It was a good one.”
Fred Vasseur Believed Signing Lewis Hamilton Was ‘Not Difficult’ for Ferrari
The recent announcement of Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community. As the seven-time world champion prepares to switch from Mercedes to the iconic Italian team in 2025, fans and experts alike are analyzing the implications of this high-profile move. Fred Vasseur, Ferrari’s team principal, played a pivotal role in securing Hamilton’s signature.
🎙️| Fred Vasseur on convincing Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari:
“Honestly, it wasn't difficult at all. I think he had it in mind for ages.”
“This year for several reasons, including the fact that he had the option to leave Mercedes, that we had a seat available and a good…
— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) May 16, 2024
Fred Vasseur on convincing Lewis Hamilton to join the team: “Honestly, it wasn’t difficult at all. I think he had it in mind for ages.” “This year for several reasons, including the fact that he had the option to leave Mercedes, that we had a seat available and a good relationship between us, it was the right time for each of us.” “I think it’s a good opportunity for him and for us.”
