Formula 1: Gerhard Berger Hopeful of Schumacher Esque Success for Ferrari Following Hamilton’s Move

• The commencement of the 2024 Formula 1 season is on the horizon
• Lewis Hamilton has announced his move to Ferrari for the 2025 season
• A former Ferrari driver has disclosed his high hopes for the Briton's signing

The Formula 1 world continues to buzz with reactions to the jaw-dropping news that hit headlines in the first week of February.

Lewis Hamilton is joining Ferrari from the 2025 season, in a move set to shake the motorsport world to its very foundation.

This unexpected announcement has elicited a range of responses from fans and stakeholders alike. Among the latest to weigh in on this seismic shift is former Ferrari driver, Gerhard Berger.

However, rather than getting caught up in the mixed sentiments surrounding the move, the former Austrian racer is optimistic about the potential success his former team could enjoy with the addition of the British racing icon.

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Berger on Hamilton’s Ferrari move

During a conversation with Italian media outlet, La Gazzetta Dello Sport, the 64-year-old shared his optimistic outlook on Hamilton's arrival at the Maranello-based team.

"The team needs to usher in a new era, and Lewis is not only one of the greatest drivers in history, but also an exceptional public figure," he remarked.

Highlighting Hamilton as the driver who could lead Ferrari back to its former glory, the retired Austrian driver emphasised the value of his experience as a racer.

"He has won more than a hundred Grand Prix races. He knows how to win and how to motivate the team, as well as navigate politically challenging situations.

"Moreover, some technicians will follow him, and others from different teams might join because they are inspired by Lewis [Hamilton] presence. Ferrari could embark on a cycle of success like what it experienced with Michael Schumacher."

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Berger's sentiments mirror those of former F1 driver, Martin Brundle, who has also expressed optimism about Ferrari's potential for success with Hamilton on board.

Hamilton speaks on winning championship with Mercedes

Sports Brief has also previously reported on Hamilton discussing another possible world title in what will be his final season with Mercedes-AMG.

The 39-year-old former F1 champion touched on how beautiful the gesture of departing the Brackley-based team as a title-winner would be.

However, he downplayed such a possibility, stating the goal for 2024 remained to finish as high as they could in relation to Red Bull Racing.