Former F1 star makes Schumacher declare forward of Hamilton’s Ferrari transfer

Former F1 star Giancarlo Fisichella believes Michael Schumacher can be happy to see Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari forward of his transfer to the Italian giants subsequent yr.

Hamilton introduced earlier this yr that he might be becoming a member of Ferrari subsequent season, bringing an finish to his 11-year keep at Mercedes.

Schumacher gained 5 world titles with Ferrari, and is tied on seven championship triumphs with Hamilton, and the Brit believes he may surpass the German icon’s document in his previous automotive.

Schumacher has not been seen in public since a severe snowboarding accident in December 2013, and Fisichella admits he hasn’t spoken to him, however he thinks the 55-year-old would need Hamilton to succeed at Ferrari. 

‘For certain, Michael Schumacher can be completely happy to see Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari subsequent yr and profitable the championship, why not?,’ Fisichella mentioned as quoted by Si.com.

Lewis Hamilton is about to depart Mercedes to hitch Ferrari on the finish of the season

Giancarlo Fisichella believes Michael Schumacher can be happy to see Hamilton driving for his former workforce

Fisichella (pictured) additionally believes Schumacher can be completely happy for Hamilton to cross his document of seven world titles with the Italian giants

‘I do know that Schumacher would have made a fantastic workforce principal. I do not know his situation as a result of no person is aware of about it, however I want him nothing however the most effective and hope he can come again quickly.’

Fisichella drove for Ferrari in 2009, and secured three race wins throughout his 13-year F1 profession.

When reflecting on what makes Ferrari particular, he claimed that they create a ‘household’ environment which allowed Schumacher to thrive. 

Speaking about any recommendation that Schumacher would give to Hamilton, Fisichella added: ‘He would simply clarify that it’s a tremendous improbable workforce. It’s a bit bit completely different to the English groups by way of environment, it’s a bit extra like household. Straight away, he’ll really feel into the workforce.

‘That is essential while you transfer in a brand new workforce, feeling like a part of the household right away.’

Fisichella seems optimistic about Hamilton’s possibilities at Ferrari, however they nonetheless have loads of work to do in the event that they wish to catch present pace-setters Red Bull.

They have dominated the primary two races of the 2024 season, securing one-two finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with Max Verstappen already rising because the overwhelming favorite to safe a fourth straight world title.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz completed third in Bahrain, whereas Charles Leclerc took the ultimate podium spot in Saudi Arabia, however it has been a troublesome begin to the season for Hamilton at Mercedes.

The 39-year-old has failed to complete within the high six within the opening two races, leaving Mercdes enjoying catch-up to their rivals.