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Lewis Hamilton urged to be ‘honest’ about his F1 future by grand prix winner
Johnny Herbert has urged Lewis Hamilton to be honest with himself about retiring from Formula 1. Hamilton, the most successful driver in F1 history, has faced challenges since 2021 and had a difficult season in 2025 after moving to Ferrari. Despite a promising start in 2026, he lags behind Mercedes drivers and teammate Charles Leclerc in the standings. Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari in 2024 but Herbert advises him to acknowledge when his competitiveness wanes and consider retirement. Herbert points out the increasing difficulty of competing against the younger generation of F1 drivers and suggests Hamilton needs to assess if he can still perform at his best.
