Max Verstappen was amused by the news of Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes to Ferrari, Red Bull team member Helmut Marko has revealed

Max Verstappen was reportedly amused to hear of his rival Lewis Hamilton’s surprise switch from Mercedes to Ferrari. This information was revealed by Helmut Marko, a member of the Red Bull team, in a recent interview with OE24. The move by Hamilton has caused quite a stir in the F1 paddock as it comes after his contract extension with Mercedes.

Max Verstappen and his reaction

Hamilton’s determination to leave Mercedes after long and successful years where they achieved many victories and titles together was justified by his childhood dream of racing for Ferrari. This goal is shared by many Formula One drivers. Marko described that Max Verstappen was rather amused by Hamilton’s move to Ferrari.

According to Marko, Hamilton’s decision may have been influenced by Mercedes’ recent performance decline. He outperformed not only Ferrari but also McLaren in the second half of the 2023 season.

This situation, according to Mark, has probably made Hamilton rethink his future and seek new challenges with another team.

Marko further noted that Hamilton’s departure will undoubtedly be a loss for Mercedes. But at the same time, it could mean a new beginning for Ferrari.

The change of such an important driver represents a major shift in power and could impact not only the dynamics between the teams. But also the overall atmosphere in the championship.

Although it is still difficult to gauge how Hamilton’s joining Ferrari will affect their performance, it is clear that the move has caused a lot of excitement not only among fans but also in the financial sector, where it is expected to have an impact on the value of shares associated with the sport.

Lewis Hamilton also attended the unveiling of the car for his final season at Mercedes. During the presentation, he expressed mixed feelings about leaving the team where he spent most of his career.

Although it was an emotionally difficult moment for him, he stressed the importance of the last few years for the development of the team. He also expressed the hope that the experience gained during this time would help Mercedes in the years to come.

Source: OE24