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Ralf Schumacher has his say on Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher shared his opinion on the possibility of Lewis Hamilton returning to Mercedes or retiring from Formula 1. Hamilton has faced challenges since joining Ferrari and is yet to achieve a podium finish for the team. Despite rumors of a return to Mercedes, Schumacher believes it is unlikely due to Hamilton’s age, financial demands, and uncertain future in the sport. Schumacher emphasizes the emergence of young talents in F1 and suggests that teams may focus on nurturing new drivers with potential rather than opting for established veterans like Hamilton. He acknowledges the possibility of Hamilton retiring, considering the Briton’s recent struggles and cryptic comments signaling a potential departure from the sport. Schumacher speculates that Hamilton, a wealthy individual, may explore other interests such as filmmaking if he decides to step away from racing at the age of 40. Ultimately, Schumacher sees a plausible scenario where Hamilton chooses to pursue different endeavors outside of Formula 1.
