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Concerns are growing among Formula 1 fans that Lewis Hamilton could retire before completing his contract with Ferrari if his current struggles continue. The seven-time world champion has faced a rocky start with the Scuderia, collecting only 31 points across the first five races of the season.

Since joining Ferrari, Hamilton has yet to finish higher than fifth place in a Grand Prix. His season has been marked by disappointment, including a particularly tough race in Saudi Arabia where he crossed the line in seventh. Even his brief moment of success — a sprint race victory at the Chinese Grand Prix — was overshadowed when he was disqualified from the main event just a day later due to a technical infringement.

With Hamilton’s dream of securing a record-breaking eighth world championship fading fast, some believe the British driver might not see out the full term of his Ferrari deal, which runs until the end of next season. Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher is among those voicing concerns about Hamilton’s future in the sport. Speaking on Sky Germany’s Backstage Pit Lane podcast, Schumacher suggested that Hamilton appears to be struggling with Ferrari’s car and that his passion for racing may be dwindling.

“You can see that he’s really slumped over,” Schumacher remarked. “At some point, if you have no more resources and are consistently slower, you lose everything. I know from my own experience — if it continues like this, it simply stops being fun.”

Hamilton, who turned 40 earlier this year, made the high-profile move to Ferrari after a long and successful career at Mercedes. Many expected the switch to reignite his championship ambitions, but so far, the results have been underwhelming. Ferrari themselves have not shown the performance necessary to consistently challenge Red Bull, who remain the dominant force in Formula 1.

There is also a growing sense that Hamilton’s body language and mood at race weekends reflect his inner frustration. Where once he seemed energised by competition, observers now see a driver who looks weary and deflated. With Formula 1’s younger generation — including talents like Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris — rising rapidly, Hamilton faces an even steeper battle to return to the top.

While it’s still early in the season, and plenty of races remain, Hamilton will need a significant turnaround both in terms of car performance and personal form if he is to stay motivated and committed to his Ferrari journey. Otherwise, a premature end to one of the sport’s most legendary careers could become a reality sooner than expected.