Eddie Jordan Criticizes Ferrari's Decision of choosing Lewis

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Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has sharply criticized Ferrari’s decision to sign Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season, calling it “absolutely suicidal.” The seven-time world champion’s move to the Scuderia has sparked significant debate, especially given his disappointing 2024 campaign and the strong performance of Carlos Sainz in his final year with the team.

The change at Ferrari has been particularly surprising as Hamilton’s switch was confirmed ahead of the 2024 season, a year that saw the 39-year-old driver face one of his toughest seasons in Formula 1. In contrast, Carlos Sainz performed admirably, helping Ferrari narrowly miss out on the Constructors’ Championship, finishing just 13 points behind McLaren. His consistent results and contribution to Ferrari’s push for the title had many believing he had earned a longer tenure with the team.

Jordan, alongside former F1 driver David Coulthard, discussed the decision on the Formula for Success podcast, where they highlighted the “FFS moment” of the year. Coulthard, reflecting on the unexpected nature of the move, said Hamilton’s signing to Ferrari was his “FFS moment” of 2024. Jordan agreed but expressed an even stronger opinion, calling out Ferrari’s management, particularly John Elkann, the chairman of Ferrari’s parent company, for making a potentially disastrous decision.

Jordan described the decision as “suicidal,” emphasizing how Ferrari had a well-structured team with Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who were working harmoniously together. He pointed out that the team had found stability, with both drivers getting along and having a clear working relationship, which was crucial for Ferrari’s success. According to Jordan, team principal Fred Vasseur had a genuine chance to bring Ferrari back to the top, but now, with the arrival of Hamilton, Vasseur must navigate the complexities of integrating a new driver into the team and manage potential ego clashes.

Despite his criticism of the decision, Jordan acknowledged Hamilton’s likable personality, noting that the British driver is one of the nicest people in F1. He believes that Hamilton will not struggle with team dynamics but stressed that the shift could still prove disruptive for the team.

The move to Ferrari also marks a significant challenge for Hamilton, who is now tasked with ending the team’s long title drought. Ferrari has not won a Constructors’ Championship since 2008 and has not secured a Drivers’ Championship since Kimi Räikkönen’s victory in 2007. With Hamilton’s signing, the hopes of Ferrari fans are high, but Jordan’s comments suggest that this bold move could come with significant risks for the Scuderia.