F1 icon blasts Hamilton, labels him a 'spoiled child'

Surer, who spoke to Austrian outlet Vollgas! magazine, detailed how Hamilton has largely achieved success due to the calibre of his cars. The former BMW racing driver also drew comparisons with Fernando Alonso, highlighting how the Spaniard gets the best out of less competitive cars.

Surer’s criticism comes amid Hamilton’s form at the Ferrari outfit. The British driver has so far failed to record a top-three finish since his move to the Italian team, despite winning the Sprint in China.

The Briton currently finds himself edging closer to an unsavoury Ferrari record of being the driver with the most races before a podium finish for the outfit. The former Mercedes star will be aiming to put an end to this run when he takes to the Marina Bay circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix.

Former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has lauded the seven-time world champion. The Spaniard revealed the British driver used to be among his idols.

Sainz also concluded by stressing that if he were not actively competing in F1, Hamilton would be his idol.

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