P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“Because if mistrust develops, then it’s better to let it go and go our separate ways at the end of the year.”
Ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has cautioned that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari may need to part ways if their relationship does not improve. The partnership between Hamilton and Ferrari has not met expectations in the 2025 F1 season. Ferrari’s SF-25 car has been their weakest since 2022, and Hamilton struggled initially, but showed progress post-summer break, albeit without podium finishes. Schumacher voiced concerns about Hamilton and Ferrari’s dynamic, particularly after a directive for Hamilton to yield to Leclerc went unheeded. The failure to exchange positions in Azerbaijan highlighted further interpersonal and strategic challenges within the team. Schumacher emphasized the need for clear communication and expectations within Ferrari, suggesting that a lack of trust could lead to a separation at the season’s end.
