Ex-Ferrari team boss reveals he wanted Hamilton
Oct.5 - Ferrari held talks with Lewis Hamilton about the British driver potentially racing in red for Formula 1's most famous team.
Just a week ago, the seven time world champion said it is "amazing" that his ultra-successful career will probably end in the coming years without him ever racing for Ferrari.
"It's pretty amazing that I've never driven for Ferrari after so many years. Because it's a dream for everyone, a goal to be achieved," said the Mercedes driver.
"It's never really been possible and I will never quite know exactly why."
However, former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says he actually held talks with Hamilton some years ago.
"Yes, Ferrari wanted to get Hamilton. We discussed it," the Italian, who is now Formula 1's CEO, is quoted by Speed Week.
Domenicali stepped down at Ferrari in 2014, a year after Hamilton switched from McLaren to Mercedes.
Hamilton indicated that the timing of a Ferrari move was never quite right, with Domenicali adding: "I see it that way too.
"And today that time is over. There is a film that illustrates that very nicely called Sliding Doors, and it's about decisions. What turn does life take when you walk through a certain door or not?"
Ultimately, Hamilton was convinced by Niki Lauda and other key team members to join Mercedes - and the rest is history.
"Nobody can say Lewis made the wrong choice when you look at his great successes of the last few years," said Domenicali.
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Imagine Ferrari being convinced to change from tradational red to tyre colour.
Ha! Flat black. ;)
Hey HamFans, imagine this. How many WDC's do you think Hamster would have if he had been signed by Ferrari in 2013?
Hed have won 7 titles with Ferrari im sure, hes so brilliant I love him xxx
F1 doesn't do humour or sarcasm Ror you should know that
F who? Oh, now I see it down below. Hey, everybody knows that I am the king of trolls. Always trying to stir up doo-doo. I should probably have added that Nico would now have 6-7 WDC's and just now be talking about retirement.
Yes, Nico would have done well without having to fight with his team mate all the time inthe same car.
Ham in the lower power Ferrari wouldn't have been a factor at all. And they might have brought Russell up to Merc sooner, and we've seen he can win.
at least 9
Probably a dozen.hes so great would have competed in Indy car as well.ha
0
The Ferrari was down 50 HP to the Merc
ror, why is it only HamFans can reply? Either way it's a bit of stupid trolling type question
He would've still won more than Alonso or Vettel Old fella. You're the King of rubbish predictions.....that's for damn certain. 😄
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