Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in F1 history. He has won 7 world championships, six of them with his current team, Mercedes. Former Ferrari team principal and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali mentioned that when he was at Ferrari he had talks to include Hamilton.
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Stefano confirmed that he and Ferrari had shown an interest in signing Lewis after his tenure with McLaren. But it always turned out right, and the Briton opted for the German manufacturer.
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That’s right, we discussed that: Stefano Domenicali
As reported by GPBlog, the former Ferrari team boss remembered the time when he had shown interest in signing Hamilton. He also mentioned that he won’t hold Hamilton responsible for choosing Mercedes, even though the move never materialized.
“To be honest, yes. That’s right, we discussed that, ”admitted Stefano.
“Today that time is over. There’s a movie called Sliding Doors. There are moments when you get on an elevator you stay on the ground. That was the situation Lewis lived in at that particular time in his life. You can’t blame your choice, ”said the former Ferrari boss.
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Crazy to think I never drove for Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton had previously repeated Domenicali’s feelings. He mentioned that it would be crazy to end your career and not have driven for Ferrari. He went on by saying he did not know why the move to Ferrari never came about.
“It definitely gets crazy to think that I never drove for Ferrari,” said Hamilton.
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Formula 1 F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 9, 2021, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during a pool press conference about REUTERS / Luca Bruno
“Of course I look at the color and the red, it’s just … it’s still red. I have a couple of Ferraris at home, so I’m allowed to drive a Ferrari, just not the one! This is a dream position for everyone. For me it was just never really in sight. “
I’ll never know exactly why, but I wish you all the best and I’ll spend the next part of my time trying to keep you from winning the championship! ”Concluded Lewis.
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It would be interesting to see how Hamilton’s career would have gone if he had gone to Ferrari. Would it have fared better than the other drivers and would he have won the championship with them? We will never know
Would Lewis have won at Ferrari? Let us know.
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