Lewis Hamilton’s recent remarks will be greatly appreciated by Ferrari, as the Mercedes driver will be joining the Italian team in 2025.
Despite being five places behind F1 table-topper Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton maintains that he is the best driver he has ever been. The 39-year-old’sseasonhas been inconsistent thus far, winning his first two races but generally lacking consistency.
He hasn’t improved on his third-place finish from the previous season and hasn’t looked like the tenacious title-hoover he once was. Ferrari, who will sign Hamilton in 2025, will be pleased with his most recent remarks.
The Mercedes ace stated in an interview with The Times that his overall technical skill has never been better and that he is at his best both mentally and physically. He remarked, “To be honest, I feel healthier than I’ve ever been right now.”
“Both mentally and physically, I’m doing great. I still have faster reaction times than the young guys. I believe my driving has improved since I was 22.
He continued by saying, “I was just young, energetic, and ruthless, but no finesse, no balance.” “I had no idea how to lead or work well with others. Being the most well-rounded is more important for a good racing driver than simply being quick.
Claiming to have the best reflexes on the grid is quite remarkable, especially considering that most of his Formula One competitors, including Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, and his Mercedes teammate George Russell, are in their mid-20s.
When it was revealed in February that Hamilton would be joining Ferrari in 2025, ending his 11-year relationship with Mercedes, it created a stir. Hamilton’s professionalism and high standards are evident in the three-year contract, which is reportedly worth over £350 million, especially considering that he will be 40 when it starts.
Hamilton is only 16 points behind Carlos Sainz, the driver he replaced at Ferrari, in the Drivers’ Championship going into the US Grand Prix. With six victories, the British driver is the most successful in US Grand Prix history.
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