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F1 Shock: Lewis Hamilton Facing Schumacher-Like Ferrari Struggles, Experts Warn
Lewis Hamilton has been dealt a sobering warning as comparisons emerge between his early Ferrari struggles and the infamous difficulties faced by Michael Schumacher during his own challenging switch to the Scuderia.
F1 insiders and fans alike have raised concerns that Hamilton, who left Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari, is showing signs of the same frustrations and setbacks that plagued Schumacher in his initial Ferrari years. Despite his legendary status, Schumacher’s early days at Ferrari were marked by a lack of performance, technical issues, and strategic confusion mirroring what many now see in Hamilton’s current season.
Former F1 driver and pundit Ralf Schumacher noted, “It’s not nice to see. There’s a familiar pattern developing – the lack of competitiveness, the team pressure, the growing impatience.”
Hamilton recently voiced his dissatisfaction with Ferrari’s pace and development progress, especially after finishing off the podium in recent races, including a frustrating Canadian Grand Prix. His body language, radio outbursts, and even cryptic social media activity have fueled speculation that the seven-time world champion is growing disillusioned with life at Maranello.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has defended the team’s direction and urged patience, pointing to upcoming upgrades as a potential turning point. However, the pressure is rising quickly not just from rival teams but also within the Ferrari garage.
The growing parallel to Schumacher’s early Ferrari stint serves as both a warning and a challenge: can Hamilton endure the difficult beginnings and help lead the Prancing Horse back to glory, as Schumacher eventually did? Or will his stint at Ferrari become a tale of what could’ve been?
As Hamilton chases his record-breaking eighth world title, the next few races may prove decisive in determining whether this Ferrari chapter becomes a triumphant comeback or a painful detour.
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