Lando Norris issues eight-word verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move in Drive to Survive interview

Lewis Hamilton stunned the world last year with the incredible news that he would be joining Ferrari in 2025.

The seven-world champion announced he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of the 2024 campaign before even stepping into the W15. Hamilton broke numerous records with the Silver Arrows in what is arguably the greatest partnership in F1 history.

The Brit had struggled with his Mercedes machinery in the ground effect era, failing to win a race for two and a half years before breaking the streak at Silverstone last year.

Hamilton’s frustrations were clear to see. He registered the lowest finish of his career in 2024 with seventh as he was outclassed by George Russell in qualifying and in the race battle.

The 40-year-old now embarks on a new and exciting adventure in Maranello. Hamilton has signed a two-year deal at Ferrari – with the option of another – in what is likely to be his last stint in F1.

Hamilton is invigorated in red and is searching for his eighth championship in 2025. The world is eagerly awaiting his debut for Ferrari in Melbourne next week.

Lando Norris issues ‘pretty sick’ verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari on Drive to Survive

The news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari came as a shock to his fellow drivers as well as fans and pundits. On the latest season of Drive to Survive, cameras caught several of the Brit’s colleagues’ reactions to his stunning move.

During pre-season testing in Bahrain, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen was seen talking to Hamilton about his move as he said: “Congrats on the Ferrari deal. It’s huge, crazy.” The Dane added in a one-on-one interview: “Lewis’ move to Ferrari is a cool move, I think.”

Lando Norris offered his thoughts on the transfer as he said “I think it’s pretty sick to be honest.” The McLaren driver is set to battle Hamilton for the title in 2025.

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Williams’ Alex Albon felt the Brit will financially benefit from the switch to Ferrari – after all Hamilton is set to earn up to £83m a season including add-ons: “Good for Lewis, good for his bank account too,” said the Thai driver.

Hamilton’s former Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas – then at Sauber- offered his thoughts: “He’s got the speed, he’s got the experience. Whoever goes to replace Lewis is a tough one, still waiting for the call from Toto but the phone hasn’t rang.”

Interestingly, the Finn’s phone did ring as Bottas will return to Mercedes as their reserve driver behind Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

Lewis Hamilton faces a ‘million dollar question’ ahead of Ferrari debut

With his first race in Australia fast approaching, many are left wondering how Hamilton will perform in red in 2025.

Several fans and pundits will hope his spell at Ferrari is a success. However, Hamilton may be ‘slightly underprepared’ for his debut due to the limited mileage he completed in pre-season testing in Bahrain.

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Nevertheless, Hamilton is ‘energized and reinvigorated’ according to Karun Chandhok ahead of 2025. The 40-year-old will be looking to take the fight to teammate Charles Leclerc and reigning champion Max Verstappen.

Naomi Schiff says Hamilton performing at Ferrari is the ‘million dollar question’ – testing left some question marks and his season last year has many doubting whether he still has the ability to compete for a title.

The new challenge at Ferrari could be just what he needs. If the SF-25 proves competitive, the combination could be a force to be reckoned with.