Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari is the transfer of the century. The meeting between the best driver in the history of Formula 1 and the best team. However, nothing says that this improbable marriage will succeed. But for Juan Pablo Montoya is certain that the seven-time world champion will succeed in his bet.
Juan Pablo Montoya has six seasons in Formula 1 with 7 victories at Williams and McLaren, 30 podiums and 13 pole positions. His voice therefore carries when it comes to talking about Formula 1. And he spoke about the 2025 season and this somewhat crazy association that awaits us between Lewis Hamilton and Scuderia Ferrari.
Ferrari will have to give him a good car
For him it is very clear. Lewis Hamilton can become world champion again after three difficult seasons at Mercedes. The key for Montoya will be Lewis Hamilton's ability to adapt to his new team :
“If Ferrari gives him a good car, Lewis can absolutely become champion again. But he will have to first adaptand Leclerc will not make his task easier… Lewis is mature enough to understand that in the short term, he will have a little difficulty learning how Ferrari works”.
And if he manages to adapt quickly, Juan Pablo Montoya is certain that Lewis Hamilton will win:
“Charles will feel like he has the upper hand. But after six or seven races, if the car is competitive, Lewis will win it all”.
Exceptional competition for the title
Until becoming world champion again for the 8th time? Difficult to say as the competition will be fierce. He will have to battle against Charles Leclerc, his teammate, but also against Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time world champion, the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and even his former teammate at Mercedes, George Russell.
