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A figure from Ferrari folklore backs Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future is under debate, but a former driver, Arturo Merzario, left Ferrari before the end of a season, having raced for multiple teams in nine seasons and 57 grands prix. Merzario’s Ferrari career was cut short due to disappointment from Enzo Ferrari and a fallout with teammate Jacky Ickx. He was involved in testing the ‘snowplough’ car that never raced but later contributed to championship-winning developments. Merzario left Ferrari in 1973, stating that life had become difficult for him, and believes Hamilton should continue racing, emphasizing his worth and the availability of other teams. Despite Hamilton’s union with Ferrari being seen as a commercial move by many insiders, Merzario suggests that off-track concerns may have affected Hamilton’s motivation. Hamilton’s recent public comments and struggles have drawn scrutiny, with Merzario noting that the seven-time world champion may be feeling “demolished” by Ferrari.
