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Lewis Hamilton has one final opportunity to secure a grand prix podium for Ferrari in his maiden season with the Maranello-based outfit.
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner suggests Lewis Hamilton might retire if he doesn’t improve with Ferrari next season. Hamilton has had a tough first year with Ferrari, ending at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Points in only China and Miami sprints have left him without a podium. Though progress was seen post-summer, recent form has dipped, with eliminations in Qatar and out-of-points finishes. Hamilton pins hopes on new power unit rules and a better fit than ground effect cars. The pressure’s on Ferrari to deliver or changes could come for 2027, according to Steiner. Hamilton, being over 40, may reassess his future if not competitive next year.
