• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Jeremy Clarkson has issued his boldest F1 prediction yet ahead of Lewis Hamilton's first season at Ferrari

Home> F1

Published 06:30 24 Jan 2025 GMT

Jeremy Clarkson has issued his boldest F1 prediction yet ahead of Lewis Hamilton's first season at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton drove his first test session for Ferrari this week.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Former The Grand Tour presenter Jeremy Clarkson has made a bold prediction ahead of Lewis Hamilton's much-anticipated first season with Ferrari.

In February of last year, Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 world to its core after announcing his decision to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season.

The Brit then quickly confirmed that he would be racing for Ferrari from the 2025 campaign onwards, partnering Charles Leclerc.

This week, the 40-year-old officially began life as a Ferrari driver as he was spotted arriving at the team's base in Maranello.

On Wednesday, Hamilton got behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car for the first time as he completed a test session in his new colours.

Advert

Although many are expecting Hamilton to challenge right at the top in a Ferrari, former Top Gear host and F1 fan Clarkson has some doubts.

Jeremy Clarkson raises big concern over Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari

After last season's Brazilian Grand Prix, the 64-year-old raised a concern about Hamilton's age.

He wrote in his column for The Sun, via On Si: "We learned two important things during last weekend’s grand prix in Brazil. Well, three, if you count Lance Stroll, who crashed his freshly repaired car on the formation lap, and then drove it into a gravel trap.

Advert

"First of all, Max Verstappen is one of the all-time greats, he may even be the greatest driver we’ve ever seen, and second, Lewis Hamilton is past his prime."

Lewis Hamilton drove his first test session for Ferrari on Wednesday. Image: Getty
Lewis Hamilton drove his first test session for Ferrari on Wednesday. Image: Getty

Clarkson added: "He blamed his car for his tail-end qualifying session but his team-mate, George Russell was on the front row.

"Of course, it’s possible that because Lewis is moving to Ferrari next year, the team are filling his fuel tank with lemon barley water instead of petrol. But that seems unlikely, it is far more probable that he’s now too old."

Advert

Reflecting on his first test session for Ferrari, Hamilton said: "Driving a Scuderia Ferrari HP car for the first time this morning, was one of the best feelings of my life.

"When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face. It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car."

The 2025 F1 season will begin in March with the Australian Grand Prix, which will be held around Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16.

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports/Getty

Topics: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Formula 1

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

6 hours ago
8 hours ago
2 days ago
3 days ago
  • GettyGetty
    6 hours ago

    Why Max Verstappen Was Overtaken by Seven Cars on GT Racing Debut

    Max Verstappen made his debut in GT Racing just a week after winning the Italian Grand Prix but the footage surprised fans.

    F1
  • GettyGetty
    8 hours ago

    FIA Overturn Dutch GP Penalty as Official Statement Released

    An official statement has been released by the FIA.

    F1
  • GettyGetty
    2 days ago

    Ferrari Boss Vasseur Reveals F1 Rule Change He Wants Amid McLaren Battle

    Fred Vasseur spoke to SPORTbible at a Scuderia Ferrari HP and Chivas Regal media event at Monza.

    F1
  • GettyGetty
    3 days ago

    Ferrari Eye Shock Hamilton Replacement With F1 Star on Radar

    Lewis Hamilton has had a tough start to life at Ferrari.

    F1
  • Italian media have already made their feelings clear on Lewis Hamilton after first test for Ferrari
  • Lewis Hamilton reaches out to ex-F1 world champion before making key Ferrari decision ahead of first test
  • F1 fans spot 'classy touch' to Lewis Hamilton's first statement at Ferrari HQ that Italian supporters will love
  • First footage of Lewis Hamilton driving Ferrari emerges as F1 fans all make the same point