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Lewis Hamilton stunned Formula 1 when it was announced he would be joining Ferrari last year, but not everyone thought the move was a good idea.
At 40, some critics say Hamilton’s best racing years are behind him and claimed the Scuderia might only have signed the seven-time world champion for marketing reasons.
Among those to question the deal were the sport’s former CEO Bernie Ecclestone and former F1 team chief Eddie Jordan.
In a recent interview with Time magazine, published on Thursday, Hamilton brushed off such criticism.
“I’ve always welcomed the negativity,” he said. “I never, ever reply to any of…
