'The problem is that Hamilton is simply not fast enough compared to Leclerc'
Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, Schumacher argued that Hamilton's inability to consistently outperform Leclerc is at the heart of the situation: "The problem is that he is simply not fast enough compared to Leclerc.
Key points
- The German also questioned whether either Hamilton or Charles Leclerc remains capable of winning a Formula 1 world championship.
- Ralf Schumacher has delivered a harsh assessment of Lewis Hamilton 's performances at Ferrari, suggesting that the seven-time world champion is responsible for the ongoing debate over the team's driver hierarchy.
- Hamilton subsequently expressed frustration over the absence of clear rules of engagement between the two drivers, prompting discussions within the team ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
He is the one causing it." Photo: Race Pictures Photo: Race Pictures Schumacher tells Hamilton how to settle Ferrari debate The former Williams and Toyota driver believes Hamilton has a straightforward way of establishing himself as Ferrari's leading driver: consistently beating Leclerc on track.
Additional details
- Are they both still world championship material?" Hamilton currently sits fourth in the Drivers' Championship with 261 points, one point behind his former Mercedes teammate Russell.
- Seeing how Hamilton compares to Russell, and how Russell compares to Antonelli, you have to wonder: how good is Hamilton really anymore?
- It’s that simple." Schumacher raises doubts over both Ferrari drivers The German also questioned Hamilton's current level of performance by comparing his time alongside George Russell at Mercedes with the latter's results against Kimi Antonelli.
- Tensions between the Ferrari teammates have increased in recent weeks, particularly following their on-track battle at the Mexican Grand Prix, which damaged the Scuderia's hopes of securing victory.
- With Antonelli having already secured the championship, Schumacher suggested that those comparisons raise broader questions about the competitive level of Ferrari's current line-up.
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