Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya is confident that Lewis Hamilton will be back in his prime with Scuderia Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton will join Scuderia Ferrari in 2025. The seven-time world champion will finally fulfill his dream of racing for the Prancing Horse.
Now, former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has highlighted that Hamilton will push to the limit with the Italian team next year.
The British driver has struggled in the ground-effect era of Formula 1. However, Pablo Montoya insisted that fans will get to see the Hamilton of old when he joins Maranello. The Colombian further stated that Lewis Hamilton will be seeking revenge to prove everyone wrong, and to show that he still has what it takes to win at the pinnacle of motorsport.
I think we’ll see the Lewis of old. He’s going to be out with a revenge to prove everybody wrong and show everybody they were wrong about him.
Juan Pablo Montoya told Gambling Zone
Additionally, Juan Pablo Montoya was convinced that Hamilton will be a real threat for the 2025 world title if everything can line up perfectly for the 39-year-old. The seven-time world champion has made it clear that he still has the hunger to win a record-breaking eighth F1 championship.
I think if everything lines up, I think Lewis can be a huge threat for a championship.
Juan Pablo Montoya added
Juan Pablo Montoya gives advice to Ferrari for Lewis Hamilton’s arrival
Scuderia Ferrari is prepared to welcome Hamilton next season. The Italian team hopes to end its long win drought with the Briton at Maranello. However, Juan Pablo Montoya emphasized that the Scuderia will need to really listen to Lewis Hamilton’s feedback and build the car around him. This could create tensions between the 39-year-old and Charles Leclerc.
If Ferrari really wants to succeed, they really need to listen to what Lewis needs and build a car around him that Lewis wants.
Juan Pablo Montoya noted
Certainly, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari both want to win the F1 championship together. However, the Italian team must build a car capable of challenging Red Bull and McLaren next season. Fans would be looking forward to seeing Hamilton race in red for the first time next year.