F1 Insider Calls For Lewis Hamilton To Make Big Career Move Whilst Snubbing Ferrari

Eddie Jordan says, "Ferrari needs Lewis Hamilton"

Former F1 team boss, Eddie Jordan has called for Lewis Hamilton to move to Ferrari, amid Mercedes' ongoing issues. 

There has been a huge amount of speculation over the seven-time champion's contract with the Brackley-based squad, which is due to expire at the end of this year. Hamilton is determined to win his eighth championship and as things currently stand with Mercedes, it is looking unlikely he will be able to do that anytime soon. 

Jordan explained during an interview with OLBG, that Hamilton "needs" to move to Ferrari. He said:

"Formula 1 needs Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari and Ferrari needs Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton should look to go to another Championship-winning team, but the drama is who is going to move aside?

"Red Bull would not let Sergio Perez go for Hamilton because they try to encourage drivers who have been through their teams to try and reach the top like Max Verstappen did.

"Hamilton is a McLaren man, but I can't see him going back there because of the position they're in. The only other places I see Hamilton going is Ferrari or staying at Mercedes.

"At the moment, there's no contract signed and Toto Wolff said if he was Hamilton he would consider leaving. What would I be thinking if I was Hamilton, am I really loved here? What is actually happening at Mercedes? I'm not in the thick of things like I used to be.

"I don't know Wolff's point of view on the situation but I believe when he says he wants Hamilton to stay. But the Mercedes is not good enough for Hamilton."

Despite the difficulties with the W14, Hamilton achieved his first podium finish of the season so far, finishing second at the Australian Grand Prix. 

Hamilton has publicly said that he is not looking to move to another team, however, with his sights set on an eighth championship, it is hard to predict how long he will wait for the team to turn things around.