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Lewis Hamilton could be starting to show the signs of age at Ferrari, believes his former teammate Nico Rosberg.
Nico Rosberg suggests that Lewis Hamilton may be impacted by age, as his performances at Ferrari are falling behind expectations in Formula 1 this season. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has not met expectations, with him struggling to match the pace of teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite recent progress with back-to-back top-five finishes, Hamilton still trailed 48s behind Leclerc in Monaco. Rosberg, who was Hamilton’s teammate at Mercedes, sees similarities between Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari and his final year at Mercedes, where he was overshadowed by George Russell. Rosberg acknowledges that all drivers eventually slow down with age, raising questions about whether Hamilton, now 40 years old, is past his prime. Additionally, Rosberg praises Max Verstappen, placing him among the greatest drivers in F1 history, citing his impressive performances against a strong McLaren team this season.
