Just in: Hamilton ‘considering retirement’ if Ferrari does not…read more 

Hamilton ‘considering retirement’ if Ferrari does not…read more 

Lewis Hamilton may be contemplating retirement from Formula 1 if Ferrari’s current lackluster performance doesn’t see a dramatic improvement soon, according to claims made by a former F1 driver. The seven-time world champion’s much-anticipated move to the iconic Italian team was expected to reignite his campaign for a historic eighth world title. However, things have not gone as planned. Instead of battling at the front of the grid, Hamilton finds himself trailing behind his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in the standings, currently 23 points adrift.

This development has led to increased speculation about Hamilton’s future in the sport, especially as frustrations mount both within the Ferrari camp and for Hamilton personally. Now 40 years old, the British driver is facing one of the most challenging seasons of his illustrious career. Hopes that Ferrari would provide a competitive platform capable of taking on Red Bull and McLaren have thus far been unmet, and the dream of a title-winning campaign has begun to look more distant with each passing race.

Hamilton’s recent performance at the Spanish Grand Prix only added to the growing concerns. During the race, he was overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg in a Sauber—an event that shocked fans and underlined Ferrari’s struggles. After the race, Hamilton did not mince his words, calling his own performance “terrible.” The fact that a team of Ferrari’s stature is unable to consistently place both drivers on the podium or challenge for wins has clearly become a source of increasing discontent.

Moreover, confusion and inconsistency around Ferrari’s race strategies and internal dynamics have not helped the situation. The team continues to fall short of expectations, and with Red Bull maintaining its dominance and McLaren making significant strides, Ferrari has often found itself unable to keep up. The frustration was evident in Hamilton’s body language and post-race interviews, where he appeared increasingly disillusioned.

Amidst this turbulent backdrop, Hamilton’s potential retirement is starting to become a serious talking point in the F1 paddock. The speculation was further fueled by discussions around recent FIA steward appointments, which some believe contribute to a lack of clarity and direction in the sport—an issue that may also weigh on Hamilton’s decision-making.

While Hamilton has not made any official statement regarding retirement, insiders suggest that if Ferrari fails to deliver a competitive car soon, the legendary driver may decide to call time on his illustrious career rather than continue to struggle in a non-contending machine. With the F1 world watching closely, the pressure is now on Ferrari to turn things around quickly and prove to Hamilton that his faith in the Scuderia was not misplaced.