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A former F1 driver has weighed in on whether Lewis Hamilton’s goal of achieving an eighth World Championship will be more difficult as the field gets more competitive.
Former Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine believes it will be challenging for Lewis Hamilton to secure an eighth World Championship title before retiring from F1. Irvine, who was teammate to Michael Schumacher at Ferrari in 1999, acknowledges Hamilton’s talent but suggests it will depend on the competitiveness of the Mercedes team. Despite Mercedes going winless in the 2023 season, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff remains confident in Hamilton’s ability to break the current record. Irvine also mentions the tough competition from Max Verstappen, who is younger, faster, and highly confident in his abilities. Ultimately, Irvine is doubtful that Hamilton will achieve his dream of winning the eighth championship.
