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EXCLUSIVE: McLaren driver praises 'brave' Hamilton

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EXCLUSIVE: McLaren driver praises 'brave' Hamilton

The seven-time champion is taking a courageous risk in joining Ferrari, says a young McLaren starlet

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

Lewis Hamilton making the move from Mercedes to Ferrari is a 'big risk' for the seven-time world champion.

Hamilton will drive for the famous Italian outfit from the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season after an announcement that shocked the sporting world earlier this year.

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: McLaren driver reveals 'ABSURD' spotlight brought by signing

Although Mercedes is losing ground on the frontrunners and Ferrari is the only team to beat Red Bull in 2024, a McLaren driver gave their views on the transfer.

Speaking exclusively to GPFans shortly after Hamilton's announcement, they detailed their thoughts on the 'brave' and 'refreshing' move.

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: F1 champ names driver facing 'make or break' 2025 at Ferrari

Hamilton has 'so much courage'

Hamilton will drive for Ferrari
Hamilton will drive for Ferrari

"As he said, at one point, you just got to be brave, take a risk, and do something different for a change.

"It's so refreshing to see in motorsport. Often, we're just following the trend, following what we think is right for us.

"And then it actually takes so much courage to do something different, to be different, and to have that change.

"He's taking a big risk that could maybe give him another championship or maybe have a bad performance this year.

"But in the end, he's brave enough to take that chance, and I think it's so nice to see. "I'd love to see more bold moves like that in F1."

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