Fans Urge Hands-Off Approach as John Elkann’s Role in Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Move Sparks Debate
F1 fans were disappointed to learn that Ferrari chairman John Elkann played a key role in Lewis Hamilton’s move to the Italian team for the 2025 season. However, some fans are worried about Alkann’s interference.
According to Formu1a.uno, Elkann is determined to bring Hamilton to Maranello and has contacted the British driver several times off the track. Some fans took to social media to say they would prefer to let Alcan Canada let Ferrari boss Frédéric Wasser do his job, stressing that sports teams can make decisions without outside influence. The importance of strategic decisions.
Ferrari team manager Frederic Vasseur clarified that he had been in regular contact with Hamilton for more than two decades and stressed that the talks did not guarantee an agreement. If every conversation in the past turned into a deal, it would cost a fortune, he said.
Hamilton’s surprise switch to Ferrari raises some questions within Formula 1, leaving fans wondering why the decision was made. F1 expert Laurence Berteau explained that talks began around the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix when Elkann expressed his desire to keep Hamilton at Ferrari. Barto revealed that Alken offered Hamilton a multi-year contract after his Mercedes contract was extended.
The reaction of the fans reflects the concern that the coach’s influence extends beyond team strategic decisions. Many emphasized the importance of allowing team managers and athletic directors to make independent decisions to ensure the integrity of the sport and fair play.
The debate over Hamilton’s move to Ferrari continues to dominate discussions among Formula 1 fans as the community waits to see how the decision will affect the sport and whether there will be other surprise changes ahead of the start of the 2025 season.