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1992 F1 champion Nigel Mansell, who famously had a two-year stint with Ferrari, comments on the news that his countryman Lewis Hamilton will be joining the Italian team in 2025.
Much to everyone’s surprise, Lewis Hamilton will be joining Ferrari in 2025. 1992 champion Nigel Mansell, who has his own history with the Scuderia, was asked to comments on his countryman’s decision.
“People are saying Lewis is now too old,” Mansell told BBC Sport.
“At 39? No. I won my championship at 39 and I could have gone on, but the politics got involved.
“But Lewis, if he’s motivated, he’s got several, if not a lot more years left, I think it’s just fantastic.”
Mansell added he believes Lewis will be able to bring the fight to Max Verstappen in the next few years.
“Yes, Lewis can do it, but I’m sure Max [Verstappen] will do everything he can to stop him. And I’m sure Ferrari this next year will do everything they can to stop him.
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“But I think we’ve got a great Formula 1 season coming up, and it certainly looks like we’re going to have an exciting one in 2025.”
When Nigel Mansell joined Ferrari in 1989, it was also somewhat of a surprise. The Tifosi, however, quickly took to the British legend, and nicknamed him ‘Il Leone’ (The Lion).
In 2025, Lewis will become the first Englishman to drive for Ferrari since Mansell’s time with the team. Mansell says he completely understands his countryman’s decision.
“I think it’s fantastic for the fans and it’s incredibly dynamic. I think for Lewis, he’ll probably go on and finish his career with Ferrari.
“It’s like a dream come true for him, I would imagine, because going to Ferrari is everything,” the Briton concluded.
