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George Russell insists Lewis Hamilton has “still got it” amid his ongoing troubles at Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton’s former Formula 1 teammate George Russell criticized Hamilton for calling himself “absolutely useless” during the Hungarian Grand Prix, referring to it as “nonsense.”
Hamilton’s remarks garnered global attention after he expressed frustration with his own performance and hinted that Ferrari should consider replacing him with another driver.
Despite his struggles after switching from Mercedes to Ferrari this season, Russell believes Hamilton will bounce back in the remainder of the season and downplayed his comments as made in the heat of the moment.
Russell emphasized that Hamilton, as the greatest driver of all time, still possesses exceptional skills, as evident from his win at the start of the season in China.
The Mercedes driver’s difficulties have been linked to the shift to ground-effect cars in 2022, with hopes that the 2026 rules overhaul will provide him with a fresh opportunity to compete at the front.
Russell suggested that Hamilton, along with most drivers, is eagerly anticipating the 2026 changes for a chance to challenge for championships in a sport that presents ongoing challenges and opportunities.
