Former Ferrari member supports Hamilton

[Saba Sports News] Although Lewis Hamilton trails Charles Leclerc by 66 points in the drivers’ championship, former Ferrari mechanic Francesco Cigarini believes Ferrari needs to seriously consider Hamilton’s suggestions. He firmly believes that if the team allows Hamilton to lead car development, Maranello could fully take back the glory days of the Michael Schumacher era. Historical data shows that Cigarini personally witnessed Schumacher leading Ferrari to six consecutive championships during its golden era. He described the core of that period as complete trust between the team and the driver, with shared responsibility for wins and losses. Schumacher’s ability to create a legend at Ferrari also relied on this comprehensive support. Now, the Ferrari team once again has a seven-time champion driver. Cigarini believes that if the team truly listens to Hamilton’s feedback, he can fully become a second Schumacher. Cigarini thinks that Hamilton comes from a British team system, possessing highly organized and procedural experience, which is exactly what the Ferrari team needs. In the editor’s view, against the backdrop of the upcoming 2026 new regulations, if the Ferrari team wants to compete for championships again, Hamilton’s experience may be the key they cannot afford to miss. If Hamilton is truly allowed to steer the technical direction, perhaps Ferrari really has a chance to usher in another golden era.