Lewis Hamilton has revealed his excitement after a motorsport legend signed for a new team.
The seven-time world champion made headlines himself earlier this year, when he announced he would be leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari for 2025.
F1 Headlines: Ferrari launch championship CHALLENGE as FIA reveal MASSIVE rule changes
Hamilton won six of his world titles at Mercedes and secured countless race wins, dominating the hybrid era together.
225 people are reading this article
F1 Results Today: Verstappen toils as STORMS delay session
However, since the 2022 regulation changes, Mercedes have struggled to develop the right car concept, slipping behind Red Bull and now rivals Ferrari and McLaren.
Lewis Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in 2025
Mercedes are currently fourth in the constructors’ championship
Hamilton ‘excited’ by Marquez Ducati signing
Hamilton will be hoping to earn a record-breaking eighth world title at Ferrari, especially after the Scuderia demonstrated impressive pace in Monaco.
The champion’s move to Ferrari has been likened to another iconic motorsport signing, with six-time MotoGP champion, Marc Marquez, joining Ducati for 2025.
Hamilton revealed his excitement about the signing to the media ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, eager to witness the new partnership.
“That was awesome,” the 39-year-old said.
“I mean, he’s incredible… to see Marquez on the Ducati is going to be cool. The Ducati has always been such a cool bike.
READ MORE: Verstappen reveals F1 FUTURE with Perez contract reaction
Lewis Hamilton says Marquez Ducati signing is ‘exciting’
“I think from an athlete’s perspective or a rider or driver’s perspective, I think it’s… maybe similar for some of you, where you’ve been maybe in a job for a long, long time, it’s great to have something new, a new environment, new desk, new people to work with and new challenges.
“And there’s nerves, there are all these things that you are unsure of, in the sense of you don’t know how you’re going to blend in an environment, for example. But that’s exciting. And it’s great when you’re welcomed into a new space. So, yeah, I think it’s really cool. I can’t wait to see him there on that bike.”
News
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s fight is ‘f***ing ridiculous’, says UFC chief Dana White – with postponed clash in Texas set to be given a new date
Dana White called Jake Paul‘s fight against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson ‘f***ing ridiculous.’ The upcoming bout, which was postponed after the 57-year-old suffered a medical emergency on a cross-country flight, was scheduled to take place in Texas next month. The UFC boss laughed…
New date for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is announced after controversial fight originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed
Jake Paul’s postponed fight with Mike Tyson has been rescheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The upcoming bout was originally scheduled for July 20 until the 57-year-old Tyson suffered a medical emergency during a cross-country flight on May…
Eddie Hall produces BRUTAL knockout in his MMA debut as British strongman defeats TikTok duo in bizarre 2v1 bout in the World Freak Fight League
Eddie Hall’s MMA debut ended in chaos, as the British strongman scored a knockout victory in a bizarre bout on Friday night. The former winner of the World’s Strongest Man competed in a unique 2v1 handicap bout for his first…
Mike Tyson sends chilling warning to Jake Paul after controversial fight was rearranged: ‘Different date, same fate’
Mike Tyson is still promising to render Jake Paul unconscious when the two finally meet in the ring on November 15. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was initially slated to face Paul, 27, on July 20 in a controversial bout three weeks after…
Boxing champion Savannah Marshall wins her MMA debut with stunning first-round stoppage before facing off with rival Claressa Shields and demanding a rematch inside the cage
Savannah Marshall secured a brutal first round victory in her MMA debut in Newcastle on Saturday night. The boxing star took on Mirela Vargas in PFL Europe and delivered a dominant performance, with the fight stopped with 32 seconds of the first…
Moment Ryan Garcia is led out of his five-star Beverly Hills hotel by cops in handcuffs while bizarrely wearing a helmet after arrest
This is the moment Ryan Garcia was walked out of his five-star Beverly Hills hotel by police officers in handcuffs. The controversial boxer was arrested for felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday. He has reportedly now been released after…
End of content
No more pages to load
