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Lewis Hamilton ‘lost’ at Ferrari as bruising reality brought to light
A former F1 driver, Johnny Herbert, expressed concerns about Lewis Hamilton’s future at Ferrari, calling him ‘lost’ after a poor performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton faced difficulties during the race, losing positions and struggling to keep up with his teammate Charles Leclerc, prompting Ferrari to issue team orders.
Herbert compared Hamilton’s situation to other former champions like Nigel Mansell and Michael Schumacher, suggesting a possible decline in Hamilton’s raw pace and racing abilities.
Despite Leclerc’s success with Ferrari, Hamilton trails behind in the drivers’ standings, leading to discussions among F1 insiders about the reasons behind his struggles at the team.
Speculations include age as a contributing factor to Hamilton’s challenges, with his former teammate Nico Rosberg highlighting difficulties in qualifying against Leclerc as a major issue for the seven-time world champion.
