Johnny Herbert claims Lewis Hamilton was PERFECT for Ferrari as he claims the Mercedes star should have followed his dream instead of signing a new £100m contract with the Silver Arrows.
Lewis Hamilton has signed a new £50m-a-year, two-year deal with Mercedes Former Formula 1 star Johnny Herbert wants Hamilton to make another choice Herbert believes Mercedes star Hamilton would be a “perfect fit” for Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton should have followed his dream and moved to Ferrari instead of staying at Mercedes, claims Johnny Herbert. Hamilton recently signed a massive £50 million two-year contract extension to keep him at Mercedes until his 41st birthday.
It remains to be seen whether this will be the seven-time world champion’s final F1 contract, but it is more likely that a move to Ferrari – which Hamilton called a dream two years ago – is no longer likely. cards as a result.
Ferrari were reportedly interested in signing Hamilton if he did not agree to new terms with Mercedes. However, Hamilton spoke of his “unfinished business” as he continues to chase that elusive eighth world title.
And while former Sky Sports pundit and F1 star Herbert understands his decision to stay with the Silver Arrows, he wishes he could have seen his compatriot compete in the iconic red suit instead. Lewis Hamilton recently signed a new two-year deal worth £50 million a year with Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton recently signed a new two-year deal worth £50 million a year with Mercedes.
Former Formula 1 star Johnny Herbert wants Hamilton to make another choice “Herbert believes seven-time world champion Hamilton would have been perfect for Ferrari.” Herbert believes seven-time world champion Hamilton would be perfect for Ferrari