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Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes the time has come for Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to step away.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has urged Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to retire. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is in his second season with Ferrari and showed improvement from his debut season. Schumacher believes Hamilton is being outperformed by his teammate Charles Leclerc and won’t stand a chance over the full season. Alonso, who is considering his F1 future at the age of 45, is also advised to retire to make way for younger drivers. Schumacher suggests Haas driver Ollie Bearman as a potential replacement for Hamilton at Ferrari. Overall, Schumacher believes it’s time for both Hamilton and Alonso to retire and give young talent a chance in Formula 1.
