Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is facing criticism from former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, who attributes Hamilton's struggles to adapt at Ferrari to "theatrics" and a potential inability to cope.
Why it matters
Hamilton's high-profile move to Ferrari was met with immense expectation, aiming for a record eighth title. However, his public declarations of struggle and perceived 'theatrics' are raising questions about his adaptation and relationship with the team, especially as he lags behind teammate Charles Leclerc.
The details
- Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after 12 seasons with Mercedes, where he won six of his seven championships.
- He admitted to feeling "useless" during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, publicly expressing his concerns about adapting to the new team and car.
- Ralf Schumacher told Bild that he's seeing "a lot of theatrics" from Hamilton, including