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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has recently faced harsh criticism, with some questioning if he’s past his prime.
Despite being one of the sport’s most celebrated drivers, Hamilton, who’s 39 and in his 18th F1 season, has drawn skepticism about his form and age as he prepares to switch to Ferrari in 2025.
Hamilton’s future team has shown promising strides in competitiveness. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz recently earned victories, with Leclerc winning the United States Grand Prix and Sainz triumphing in Mexico.
Ferrari’s improved pace has raised hopes that Hamilton might have the support necessary to push for a record-breaking eighth world title. However, some analysts remain doubtful, especially given his recent struggles.
Motoring journalist and TV personality Jeremy Clarkson expressed sharp opinions on Hamilton’s current performance in his latest column for *The Sun*, stating that Hamilton may have lost his edge.
Clarkson highlighted the Brazilian Grand Prix as a telling example of the Briton’s decline, suggesting that age may be a factor. In that race, Hamilton’s teammate at Mercedes, George Russell, managed to qualify in the front row, while Hamilton lagged behind.
He experienced a difficult start to the season in the U.S. Grand Prix, colliding at the beginning and barely making it to 10th place in Brazil.
Clarkson humorously speculated that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari might explain his struggles, perhaps as the Mercedes team could be less focused on helping him now.
However, Clarkson ultimately concluded that Hamilton’s age may be the more realistic explanation, implying he’s no longer the driver he once was.
While Clarkson also praised Max Verstappen, calling him one of the greatest drivers in history, he criticized Hamilton, suggesting that the reigning champion Verstappen’s continued dominance highlighted a clear generational shift.
Clarkson’s comments have fueled an ongoing debate about Hamilton’s future, with some feeling it’s time for him to step down, while others believe that his upcoming stint at Ferrari could be the fresh start he needs.
Whether Hamilton will rise to the challenge and return to his winning ways, especially with Ferrari’s improved performance, remains to be seen.
However, critics like Clarkson seem increasingly doubtful that Hamilton can maintain his previous form.
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