Lewis Hamilton‘s late-career switch to Ferrari from the 2025 season remains highly debated on the paddock. Many in the racing community believed that the Briton was better off with Mercedes amidst the recent upturn in performance. However, the Italian constructor has also showcased great improvement.

Amidst this, Red Bull boss Christian Horner expressed his opinion over the controversial move. Despite Mercedes’ massive downfall in performance, the team enabled Lewis Hamilton to score two highly coveted race wins this season. The Briton is still focused on finishing this year quickly and is looking ahead to joining the Prancing Horse.

Speaking upon the timing of the move, Christian Horner claimed that the 39-year-old was jumping at the ‘right time’. Horner also took a jibe at the state of Mercedes which pushed Hamilton to take the leap. Horner asserted that the seven-time world champion saw things that made him change the teams for the coming season.

Moreover, the move meant that the 39-year-old believed in the capabilities of Ferrari to take the former to his glory days. Hence, the Red Bull boss reckoned that it would be ‘fascinating’ to witness the situation pan out. He could be just jumping at the right time….

He’s obviously seen things that he’s chosen to change teams for because he believes in the future of Ferrari, so that’s going to be fascinating to see how that plays out. Christian Horner told Talksport. RELATEDEx-F1 team boss makes a fascinating ‘glass half empty’ remark around Lewis Hamilton’ final Mercedes seasonLewis Hamilton will experience a ‘massive change’ with FerrariLewis Hamilton is the one and only black driver in the history of Formula 1 as he rose through the ranks facing racism.

The Briton voices his opinion on the extreme racism and lack of inclusivity in the sport. Hence, following Mission 44 and other philanthropic ambitions, the Briton is also preparing to improve inclusivity at Ferrari, a team heavily dominated by Italian crew members. Fred Vasseur and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)Moreover, Hamilton has raced with Ferrari for over 12 years and he will face a massive change at Ferrari.

Christian Horner highlighted that the Briton was coming out of a very comfortable environment at Mercedes. As a result, entering the doors of the Italian constructor in itself would be a massive change for the Mercedes star. Hamilton’s obviously coming out of a very comfortable environment, one that he knows very well over the last 10 years, more than 10 years.

So that’ll be a change for him. Christian Horner noted. RELATEDMax Verstappen REVEALS key factor that ‘connects’ him to F1 legend Michael SchumacherFerrari’s performance in this season is a highly motivating factor for the Ferrari-bound driver.

The 39-year-old has massive hopes of contending for the world championship under the Reds. Moreover, Hamilton will also retire as a Ferrari driver which in itself is a massive feat for any driver in the pinnacle of motorsport.