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Ralf Schumacher has suggested Lewis Hamilton is not being as proactive as he could be to turn around his difficult start to life at Ferrari.
Ralf Schumacher criticized Lewis Hamilton for his lackluster performance in F1 this season, suggesting that the British driver has been passive and unproductive at Ferrari.
Despite high expectations surrounding Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, the team has struggled to deliver the desired results, currently sitting in fourth place in the constructors’ standings.
Charles Leclerc has been a standout performer for Ferrari, with seven podium finishes, putting additional pressure on Hamilton to step up his game.
Hamilton’s failure to secure a podium finish since joining Ferrari has raised concerns, with Schumacher questioning the effectiveness of the high-profile signing.
Following a disappointing race at São Paulo, Ferrari chairman John Elkann publicly criticized the drivers, emphasizing the need for them to focus more on their on-track duties and less on talk.
Schumacher’s comments highlight the heightened scrutiny facing Hamilton and the growing disappointment surrounding Ferrari’s underwhelming performance despite the significant investment in the seven-time world champion.
