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Lewis Hamilton has fired shots at the older voices in F1 for being heavily critical
Lewis Hamilton has criticized the “older guys” in F1 for being negative about the younger generation of drivers, as six rookies debuted in 2025. Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Franco Colapinto have shown their F1 potential. Lawson is awaiting Red Bull’s decision on his future, while Colapinto secured a contract for 2026 with Alpine during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Despite facing criticism himself, Hamilton supports and appreciates the young talent in F1, emphasizing the challenges and pressures they face but commending their resilience. He also addressed criticism regarding his move to Ferrari, expressing his focus on performance rather than negative comments from older figures. Despite a challenging first season with Ferrari, Hamilton remains optimistic about his future with the team.
