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Lewis Hamilton legacy BULLDOZED by F1 champion
F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve recently criticized Lewis Hamilton’s legacy in the sport, despite Hamilton being a seven-time world champion and holding multiple records in Formula 1.
At 40 years old, Hamilton’s performance has faced scrutiny, with only two grand prix wins in the last four seasons, and a 6th place finish in the 2025 drivers’ championship.
Villeneuve highlighted Hamilton’s struggles against team-mates, particularly at Ferrari where Charles Leclerc outperformed him by a significant margin.
Villeneuve compared Hamilton to Max Verstappen, emphasizing Verstappen’s relentless fighting spirit even in seemingly dominant seasons for Red Bull.
Villeneuve questioned whether Hamilton’s championships were genuinely hard-fought, given Mercedes’ dominance, and suggested that the level of competition against team-mates should be considered when evaluating his career.
