Difficult for Hamilton to win 8th title but not impossible: Hakkinen
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Difficult for Hamilton to win 8th title but not impossible: Hakkinen

Hindustan Times  

Be it Maranello’s Fiorano circuit in January or London’s O2 Arena last month, the loudest cheers were reserved for Lewis Hamilton, especially for turning up in red overalls. But the big question is whether Hamilton will be able to deliver at Ferrari, win the ‘Prancing Horse’ their first drivers’ title since 2007 and his eighth crown which will take him past Michael Schumacher’s seven titles. Though the seven-time world champion feels “invigorated” at joining Ferrari, it isn’t exactly going to be a walk in the park. But the one thing going for Hamilton will be Ferrari’s pace, manifested in the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain with the 40-year-old emerging the fastest driver on Day 2. I’m confident that Lewis can bring a lot of good things for the fans and for the motor racing and can continue what he’s doing now,” said Hakkinen, a Laureus Academy member.

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