F1: Domenicali reveals ‘Ferrari wanted Hamilton’
(GMM) 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.
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“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.