Former Haas F1 CEO Guenther Steiner feels Lewis Hamilton made the “right decision” by joining Ferrari.
Hamilton stunned the F1 world at the start of February when he announced he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of the season to join rivals Ferrari.
The seven-time world champion used a break provision in his Mercedes contract, inked only last summer, to join Ferrari on a multi-year pact.
With Mercedes struggling to start the season for the third year in a row, ex-Haas team principal Steiner believes Hamilton has made the right decision.
“It looks like he is making the right decision,” Steiner told Sky Sports News. “He did it when he left McLaren to join Mercedes, so maybe he got this one right too.
“But I believe for him, it is more about the new task. He has been with the squad for 11 years, winning six titles and maintaining positive relationships.
“I believe he is looking for a fresh challenge as he nears the end of his professional career. And obviously, having the opportunity to do your last challenge with Ferrari is a great thing.”
Hamilton has not won a race since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and he has been unable to fight for a record-breaking ninth world championship since his controversial loss to Max Verstappen three years ago.
But Steiner would not rule out Hamilton breaking the record and ending Ferrari’s long drought of F1 world championships in the process.
“I believe nothing is impossible. “There are completely new engine and chassis regulations in 2026, so the cars will be redone,” Steiner continued.
“And if he gets a little bit luck and is in the right place, if Ferrari produces a good car, it could be possible that he gets his eighth championship.”
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