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Lewis Hamilton ‘respect’ demanded at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton is heading to Baku for his 17th F1 race weekend with Ferrari, but has yet to step on a grand prix podium this season. Despite his win in the Chinese GP sprint race in March, he lags behind teammate Charles Leclerc in qualifying, podiums, and points. Hamilton’s struggles at Scuderia were highlighted during the Hungarian GP when he failed to make it to Q3, expressing disappointment and even suggesting his own sacking. However, following a mindset refresh over the summer break, Hamilton looks forward to enjoying his job again, with hopes for a podium soon expressed by F1 boss Fred Vasseur. Despite his challenges at Ferrari, Hamilton’s status as one of the sport’s greats remains undisputed by former teammates, friends, and rivals. Fernando Alonso emphasized that Hamilton doesn’t need to prove anything and will find his way back to the top pace, acknowledging the respect due to both Hamilton and Ferrari as a formidable pairing in the sport.
