Bottas sees Hamilton succeeding at Ferrari: 'If anyone can do it, it's him'

Lewis Hamilton et Valtteri Bottas, two former teammates who became friends in the paddock of the Formula 1. Associates at Classic Mercedes for sale between 2017 and 2021, the two men know each other quite well, having managed to win five Manufacturers' titles in five years of collaboration.

However, like most players in Formula 1, the Finn was very surprised last Thursday, when the announcement of Lewis Hamilton's transfer to Classic Ferrari for sale in 2025. “I never thought this would happen, said Valtteri Bottas at Reuters at the launch of the Stake C44 livery in London on Monday evening. I thought he would stay at Mercedes, but it's Formula 1. Things happen and I think it's a good thing for him because he's obviously made his decision and it's a new start. It's a big transfer for F1, which will also create movement in the drivers' market, that's for sure. »

Hamilton can succeed thanks to his experience, judges Bottas

Lewis Hamilton, who will be 40 years old in 2025 when he joins Ferrari, will try to succeed where other great champions have failed, like Sebastien Hag ou Fernando Alonso for the most recent examples. On the other hand, if he succeeds in obtaining an 8th title with the Scuderia, the Briton could further write his legend in the discipline. For Valtteri Bottas, there is almost no doubt that his former sidekick at Mercedes will win at Ferrari.

“I think he [will win with Ferrari]. He has so much experience in this sport. He has dealt with many different people, I think there is no problem about that, underlines Valtteri Bottas. I'm sure it will be an exciting project for him to try to reach the top with Ferrari. If anyone can do it, it's him... I think that after a few races already, he will be well settled and will be able to continue working. »

Valtteri Bottas is also one of the drivers who will reach the end of his contract at the end of the 2024 season, but does not seem worried about his future in F1. “For a long time I had different projects and today I really found the right configuration, which is to say that I can do almost all my passions. Eventually, and hopefully not for many years, these things will keep me busy (after F1), while racing other cars. »

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