Lewis has once again been at the Center for Media Care, this time not because of his exploits on the track, but by statements that have perplexed the fans and experts of the world of Formula 1. In a recent interview, the seven -time world champion was honest on a hypothetical scenario that, if completed, could have changed the course of the queen category Christian Horner to Ferrari after his departure from Red Bull.
Hamilton said that, if such movement had occurred, “the structure and dynamics of formula 1 would have suffered a radical change.” According to the British pilot, Horner is not only a key figure in the success of Red Bull in the last decade, but his strategic approach, his winning mentality and his ability to build strong teams could have completely transformed Ferrari, a historically competitive but unstable team in recent times.
“Christian has a very clear vision of what a team needs to be a champion. If he had taken that vision to Ferrari, we could be seeing another dominant team today,” said Hamilton. He also pointed out that the combination between Maranello’s technical power and Horner’s leadership would have been “an explosive mixture.”
But not only talked about that alternative scenario, but also referred to his own future in sport. With his current contract approaching his end, speculations about his withdrawal or possible change of equipment have reaped. Lewis suggested that he is still hungry to compete, but acknowledged that “priorities change over time” and that he is carefully valuing his next steps.
“My passion for the competition is still intact, but I also want to focus on other personal projects, in causes that matter to me and leave a legacy beyond the titles,” he said. These words feed the rumors that Hamilton could be considering a retirement in the coming years, or even a transition to roles out of the slopes, as an ambassador of sport or entrepreneur.
Social networks quickly filled with reactions to their statements. Many fans regret the idea of a future without Hamilton on the grill, while others discuss how a Ferrari-Horner would have been. The truth is that his words have revived a series of conversations about possible strategic movements within Formula 1 and the uncertain destination of several of his most iconic figures.
In a sport where each decision can change the course of history, Hamilton’s reflections remind us of how fragile and exciting can be the balance of power in formula 1.
