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Lewis Hamilton’s commercial value to Ferrari has been brought up
Ferrari have been reminded of the commercial importance of acquiring Lewis Hamilton, who has had limited success since joining the team from Mercedes.
Despite a win in China, Hamilton has faced difficulties that have led to calls for his early retirement after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Ex-racer Emmanuele Pirro highlighted the potential impact of Hamilton behind the scenes and commercially, even though outperforming Leclerc presents a challenge.
Hamilton’s recent struggles against Leclerc in Hungary have added to concerns over his form and motivation at Ferrari.
Pirro remains hopeful that Hamilton can find his stride and regain competitiveness, pointing to Fernando Alonso as an example of age not hindering success in motorsport.
While Hamilton’s future at Ferrari is uncertain, his quest for an eighth title seems increasingly distant given his current performance levels.
