Lewis Hamilton Will "Do A Schumacher" And Join Ferrari According To F1 Insider – Sports Illustrated

Lewis Hamilton is reportedly poised to follow in the footsteps of legendary Formula One driver Michael Schumacher and join Ferrari, according to a renowned F1 insider.

The seven-time world champion has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that he is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2021 season in order to join the renowned Italian team.

Now, authoritative F1 insider Dieter Rencken has added further fuel to the fire, claiming that Hamilton will indeed make the move in order to fulfill a long-held ambition to drive for Ferrari.

“I’m absolutely certain that Lewis Hamilton will do a Schumacher,” Rencken told German magazine Auto Motor und Sport. “He wants to drive for Ferrari one day.”

The British driver, who is currently in the midst of a contract dispute with Mercedes, is said to be keen to test himself against another team at the highest level.

“He wants to prove that he can also be successful with another team,” Rencken added.

Hamilton has long been linked with Ferrari, and speculation has intensified in recent weeks following the departure of team boss Mattia Binotto, with the Italian reportedly leaving the team due to tensions over Hamilton’s potential arrival.

The 35-year-old has been in outstanding form this season, winning six of the opening eight races to establish an impressive lead in the drivers’ standings.

However, with his contract situation still unresolved and Ferrari reportedly keen to make their move, it remains to be seen whether Hamilton will remain at Mercedes or make the switch to the Italian team.

Renowned F1 insider Dieter Rencken has proclaimed that Lewis Hamilton is poised to “do a Schumacher” and join Ferrari, following weeks of speculation that the seven-time world champion would be leaving Mercedes at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Rencken declared that Hamilton has a strong desire to test himself against another team at the highest level, and is eager to prove his worth by winning a championship with a different squad. This comes after the departure of Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto, which many have attributed to tensions over the potential signing of Hamilton. The Briton has been in scintillating form this season, leading the drivers’ standings with six wins in the opening eight races, but his future remains uncertain as his contract situation is still unresolved.