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Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari is one of the most talked-about moves in recent Formula 1 history. On paper, it’s a match made in motorsport heaven: the most successful driver of all time teaming up with the most iconic team in F1 history. But as exciting as it sounds, one major question remains—can they actually win a world title together?

If there were a simple answer to that, most F1 strategists and pundits would be out of a job. After all, Ferrari hasn’t secured a drivers’ world championship since 2007, when Kimi Räikkönen narrowly beat Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. To put that into perspective: some fans were still in primary school back then, dancing in front of their TVs to cartoons like Angelina Ballerina, without a clue of the drama playing out on racetracks across the globe.

Since that glorious 2007 victory, Ferrari’s quest for another title has been marked by frustration and instability. The team has cycled through multiple team principals—Stefano Domenicali, Marco Mattiacci, Maurizio Arrivabene, and Mattia Binotto—all of whom came with different philosophies and leadership styles, but none of whom could break the title drought. Despite flashes of competitiveness, Ferrari have continuously fallen short—either to Red Bull’s engineering brilliance or Mercedes’ dominance.

Now, with Frédéric Vasseur at the helm, there is a cautious sense of optimism. But already, some corners of the Italian media have begun speculating whether Vasseur should be replaced. This knee-jerk reaction, however, misses a deeper issue. The problem isn’t just leadership—it’s structural.

Sacking yet another team principal would be akin to applying a bandage to a wound that needs surgery. Vasseur, who has a solid track record of extracting performance from smaller teams and developing talent, deserves time to lay a long-term foundation. What Ferrari really needs is consistency and a willingness to rethink some of its outdated approaches.

One surprising suggestion that has emerged is whether Ferrari should consider relocating parts of its operation away from its historic base in Maranello, Italy. While the idea may sound sacrilegious to purists, it raises an important point. Ferrari’s geographic isolation from the so-called “F1 Tech Valley” in the UK—where most rival teams are based—means it is often out of sync with the fast-moving, highly collaborative environment that modern F1 demands.

This isn’t to say Ferrari should abandon Maranello altogether. That would be unthinkable. The town is not just a factory location—it is part of the team’s soul. However, creating satellite hubs or technical offices in Britain or other key motorsport regions could allow Ferrari to more easily attract top-tier talent and integrate with cutting-edge suppliers and technologies.

Hamilton, for his part, is no stranger to rebuilding efforts. He helped transform Mercedes from a midfield team in 2013 into a dynasty that dominated the sport for nearly a decade. His experience, leadership, and relentless drive for perfection may be just what Ferrari needs to push through its growing pains. But even Hamilton cannot do it alone.

If Ferrari can resist the temptation to make reactionary changes and instead focus on modernizing its infrastructure, stabilizing its leadership, and creating a culture that empowers rather than pressures, the potential is enormous.

So, can Hamilton and Ferrari end the longest title drought in the team’s history? Yes—but only if they evolve together. The ingredients for success are all there. It’s now a matter of whether Ferrari is ready to embrace the future without letting go of what makes them legendary.