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Jacques Villeneuve drops scathing verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari – and F1 legacy.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton had a challenging first season with Ferrari, failing to secure a grand prix podium and finishing sixth in the world championship behind teammate Charles Leclerc, according to 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. Villeneuve believes Hamilton’s struggles stem from complacency and a lack of competitiveness. He pointed out that Hamilton’s championships with Mercedes were not hard-fought battles due to the team’s dominance. Villeneuve emphasized the importance of consistent competition in maintaining a driver’s edge, citing Max Verstappen as a prime example of always being on top of his game. Despite Hamilton’s numerous records, Villeneuve questioned the quality of his championships compared to past rivalries like Prost-Senna. Villeneuve controversially stated that Hamilton did not deserve to win his eighth world title in 2021 due to the circumstances surrounding the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
