Schumacher warns Hamilton of consequences of 'unprofessional' driving

“What I wanted to say is that Hamilton still has to be careful, because the speed wasn’t that bad, you could say,” stated Schumacher on Sky Germany's podcast Backstage Boxengasse podcast.

“I have to be honest, he needs to be a bit more professional," Schumacher judged.

He continued: “But, I’d say spinning twice in Zandvoort, then crashing his car into the wall and then that too, well, there was a bit too much going on that weekend, where you’d actually expect a bit more concentration from someone so experienced.”

Schumacher's comments come at a time when Hamilton seems to be experiencing an upward trend at Ferrari. The Briton has, since the Dutch Grand Prix, managed to qualifying in close proximity to teammate Charles Leclerc, and in race trim he has at times edged out the Monegasque, at least in statementes issued by Ferrari team principal, Frederic Vasseur.

As of next year F1 is seeing an overhaul in regulations that govern Power Units, chassis, aerodynamics, tyres and fuel, which is expected to reshuffle the pecking order. Under the right circumstances Ferrari could come out of the blocks championship ready.

Should that happen, though, Leclerc would then be the favoritwe to take the top prizes, given his consistency this year, a trait Hamilton hasn't been able to replicate during the current regulation's era, barring the 2023 season.

For Hamilton to be the one who brings the Constructors' and Drivers' titles back to Maranello, he must then string strong performances together one after the other, something the seven-time world champion has plenty of experience in.