F1 team boss warms of Hamilton discomfort at Ferrari

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F1 team boss warms of Hamilton discomfort at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari shocked the motorsport world

Originally written by Jim Kimberley. This version is a translation.

Wednesday 7 February 2024 22:57

The aftershocks of Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari continue to shake the Formula 1 world, as the switch overshadows the week's car launches.

Hamilton's ex-strategist at Mercedes, James Vowles, was the latest to share his immediate reaction to the stunning move.

Speaking to select media, including GPFans, after Williams' 2024 car launch, Vowles explained, 'The timing came as a surprise to me', but understood the pull to Maranello.

James Vowles worked with Lewis Hamilton during his time at Mercedes

Fans have been left stunned by Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari from Mercedes

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"His want and desire to be in a Ferrari in his career? No. I think most world champions have either been there or have a desire to be there because they're a force of nature.

"It is the most successful team in Formula 1, and that can't be ignored. It's the hardest thing to do — for every human in the world — to move from where you're comfortable to where you're not.

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