Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton has made a bold and surprising prediction that’s left Ferrari’s Tifosi stunned—especially those inside his own garage. While many of his Ferrari colleagues are rooting for homegrown talent Jasmine Paolini to clinch the Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles title, Hamilton has confidently backed American star Coco Gauff to lift the trophy.
A pick that might rattle Ferrari's Italian core
The British F1 legend, who joined Ferrari this season, revealed his prediction during an in-house interview with the team’s media unit. In what turned into a friendly team poll, Hamilton was nearly alone in his pick.
“I’ll be watching the women, and I hope Coco Gauff [will win],” Lewis Hamilton stated.
Only one other member of Ferrari’s team sided with the 21-year-old American phenom. Meanwhile, 13 staff members backed Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, while four opted for current world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Gauff enters Wimbledon on the heels of a triumphant French Open campaign and has quickly become one of the biggest names in women’s tennis. Still, picking her over an Italian contender—especially within an Italian racing team—was bound to raise a few eyebrows.
Sharapova praises Lewis Hamilton’s grit and determination
Hamilton’s admiration for top-tier athletes like Coco Gauff stems from his own unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Recently, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova praised the F1 icon on the Armchair Expert podcast, expressing awe at his discipline and commitment off the track.
“At Formula One, I mean, what Lewis is doing ahead of a race… I just couldn’t believe the amount of events and interviews. And then how do you wake up and want to do your job? Beat someone when so much of your energy is drained?”
Sharapova’s comments highlight the respect Lewis Hamilton commands beyond motorsports. His prediction for Wimbledon is not just a fan's guess—it’s the insight of a competitor who understands the mental and physical demands of elite sport.
Hamilton’s resurgence and Ferrari hopes
Hamilton also had reason to celebrate recently after finishing fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix—his strongest showing of the season so far. While he continues to chase podiums in Formula One, his off-track interests, including tennis, remind fans of his wide-ranging passions and bold personality.
As Wimbledon 2025 kicks off, all eyes will be on Coco Gauff to see if she can validate Lewis Hamilton’s faith—and perhaps win over a few more supporters in the Ferrari garage.