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Former F1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella expressed his belief that Michael Schumacher would have been elated to see Lewis Hamilton take the wheel for Ferrari.
Key Takeaways:
Giancarlo Fisichella is confident that Michael Schumacher would have supported Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari and his potential championship win with the team.
Fisichella reminisces about Schumacher’s possible role as a team principal and the unique family atmosphere of Ferrari, contrasting it with English teams.
He highlights the importance of feeling like part of a family when joining a new team, something Schumacher would have ensured for Hamilton.
Michael Schumacher
F1 legend Michael Schumacher spent a decade with Ferrari, claiming five of his seven titles during his tenure with the team. His era is often remembered as a golden period for Ferrari in Formula 1 racing. Lewis Hamilton’s shocking announcement to leave Mercedes, a team he has been with since 2013, for a new chapter with Ferrari in 2025 has shocked for F1 community.
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Giancarlo Fisichella, who drove for Ferrari in 2009, shared his insights into what Schumacher’s reaction might have been to Hamilton’s significant move. Fisichella believes that Schumacher would have been more than pleased to welcome a driver of Hamilton’s calibre to the team, potentially leading them to another championship.
“For sure, Michael Schumacher would be happy to see Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari next year and winning the championship, why not?
“I know that Schumacher would have made a great team principal. I don’t know his condition because nobody knows about it, but I wish him nothing but the best and hope he can come back soon.”
