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F1 champions and legends of the sport Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have been told they should retire and allow their seats to be given to younger…
F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have faced calls to retire and make way for younger drivers, as they navigate a challenging period in their careers at Ferrari and Aston Martin, respectively.
With a total of nine drivers’ championships between them, the two drivers are now in their forties and have been struggling to achieve competitive results in the 2026 season.
Despite retirement rumors surrounding Hamilton, Alonso remains determined to stay at Aston Martin until he can deliver a respectable performance with the new machinery.
Former McLaren teammates, Hamilton and Alonso have found themselves far apart on the track this season, with Aston Martin’s difficulties compounded by new design guru Adrian Newey and power unit providers Honda.
Ex-F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has joined the calls for retirements, suggesting Hamilton and Alonso should step aside for young talents like Ollie Bearman, associated with the Ferrari Driver Academy, to have a chance in F1.
