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F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been given his marching orders from a pundit.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been told by a pundit that it’s time for him to retire, even though he’s only 41 years old and the second-oldest driver on the grid after Fernando Alonso, who is 44. Both drivers, despite their age, are aiming for one more championship before considering retirement.
Hamilton seems more likely to achieve this goal compared to Alonso, who will make a decision on retirement in the summer, based on Aston Martin’s performance. The Brit is determined to secure an eighth world title, despite facing competition from Ferrari in 2026.
A Sky Sports pundit has suggested that both Hamilton and Alonso should retire at the end of the 2026 season, citing that it’s time for them to make way for younger talents in F1. Ralf Schumacher, in particular, has picked a potential replacement for Hamilton at Ferrari in British youngster Ollie Bearman, suggesting he could challenge Charles Leclerc.
