Schumacher delivers painful verdict on Hamilton: 'A lot of drama' at Ferrari

10:55, 16 Aug

bySandy van Wijngaarden

Lewis Hamilton's time at Ferrari did not begin as imaged so far. Former driver Ralf Schumacher has come to a painful conclusion about the British driver.

Lewis Hamilton is yet to step on the podium in the 2025 season, however he could secure the Scuderia's first ever Sprint victory in China, and also podiumed at this event in Miami.

In Hungary, Hamilton called himself useless and suggested that the Italian racing team should start looking for his replacement. Ralf Schumacher also shared his verdict about the Brit in a conversation with Bild.

Schumacher suggests Hamilton might have become too old

"I said before the season that this could go wrong", Schumacher started. "At the moment I see a lot of drama with him. He criticizes the team, criticizes internally, struggles with the car - this helps no one."

Lewis Hamilton in Hungary

"The car fits Leclerc, not him. Perhaps he is too old to adapt. Or maybe he just can't handle it. I think the decision for Leclerc has already been made long ago. But I don't think he will quit during the season", said the German.

Hamilton is currently in sixth place in the drivers standings, collecting 109 points so far, which is 42 less than Charles Leclerc's tally. A podium is yet to arrive, despite the Briton finished fourth three times already this year.