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Ralf Schumacher has his say on Lewis Hamilton’s difficult run of form for Ferrari
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton is starting to doubt himself more and may soon need to make a decision about his future in the sport. Schumacher warned that Ferrari might prioritize Charles Leclerc if Hamilton’s struggles persist. Hamilton had a difficult time at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing outside the top 10 and being lapped by race winner Lando Norris. The race was Hamilton’s worst performance at the Hungaroring in his entire F1 career. After a disappointing weekend, Hamilton expressed his frustration and lack of confidence, suggesting Ferrari should consider changing drivers. Schumacher suggested that if Hamilton’s challenges with Ferrari continue, the team may have to choose to prioritize one driver and not cater to both, which could lead to a difficult situation for Hamilton. Schumacher also mentioned that Hamilton could potentially contemplate early retirement due to his struggles and uncertainty about his future performance with Ferrari, drawing on his own experience in the DTM series. Hamilton has yet to secure a podium finish in his first 14 races with Ferrari, with Didier Pironi holding the record for the most races without a first podium at 19.
