Hamilton in F1 'generational change' now?
May 4 - Lewis Hamilton is in the middle of a "generational change" in Formula 1, according to former driver Ralf Schumacher and ex-Mercedes boss Norbert Haug.
Haug, Mercedes' former engine boss, does not think the seven time world champion will lose motivation and potentially quit F1 amid the team's current slump.
"I don't think Lewis will lose interest," he told Speed Week.
"He actually lost the title twice - once in 2007 which was a team mistake, and in 2021 through a wrong decision by the FIA.
"I'm not saying Verstappen doesn't deserve the title, but Lewis' driving performance equals world titles and now he is chasing the eighth. Of course he still wants to achieve that.
"So I'm not worried that Lewis could lose motivation. But we are experiencing a generational change in Formula 1," the German insisted.
"Not only by Verstappen, also by Russell, Norris, Leclerc - if he doesn't often make mistakes like he did in Imola."
Ralf Schumacher echoed Haug's words about the "generational change" underway at present, and he thinks Hamilton versus George Russell this year is the perfect example.
"Hamilton is certainly still a top driver, but he has also certainly reached a part of his career where he is no longer willing to change his driving style," he told Sky Deutschland.
"Russell is more open-minded because he knows what he has and is not trying to change the car. He just has to be at the limit with it and he can do that and I think Lewis has his difficulties with that," Schumacher added.
Haug thinks Mercedes made a fundamental mistake with the design of the 2022 car - the W13.
"It looks very different from the competitors," the 69-year-old said.
"The cooling is in a completely different place, but the large area under the car, which is supposed to generate downforce, obviously cannot be used.
"Fourth place for Russell was great," Haug continued, "but the reality is probably more with where Hamilton is."
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Sad to see Tony Brooks died today. Undoubtably one of the greatest f1 drivers ever. I suspect like Lewis now he was not prepared to take pointless risks in a potentially dangerous car,
Re a recent discussion, he won his first Grand Prix without even any practise!A true great.
No, Max just beat him in 2021.
As Nico did (not mentioned him this article).
You forgot the caveat.
MV WDC 2021*
* Human Error
No errors involved. Max win, Lewi clammed up for a month (thank God), and Massi was made the svapegoat by self appointed steward Dr. Dimentoto.
Absolutely correct. Once the king, now the jester. He had the chance to do a Nico 2020 and leave in triumph, the chance to leave in defiance last year and be a martyr, now he just fades into the sunset and becomes a 'once was'.
So who's the supposed new King? 🤔
Try watching the races old boy...
There are 19 other drivers, non of which earned the crown yet. So specify who. Let me pick him apart like chicken feathers. Lol
Rosberg forgotten already? 😂 I guess all the jubilation noise he's been making lately is moot.
Like father like son. Lol smh
Lewis should have abdicated the throne when he had the chance, now hes just being pushed about by King George
I tried Ror , but Hamilton thought he was better, Alas mistaken, Nicos decision now looks even smarter, and LaLa just looks Dumb
Tantrums in Miami are on the cards.
George has him on the ropes. Both driving bouncing terd, but George is younger and can take the physical pounding better, along with more stamina and younger/sharper reflexes.
The Big Question ,m the Important Question , no one has bothered to ask yet , Is, Lewis has Angela, who is King Georges bag carrier?, This is important research..!
Sarcasm needs to know....
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hamilton familton the big fat bamilton
About 2 million a race. If it was you would you throw it away? assuming you can even drive at all. It’s only reality tv after all.
Heck no.
I would ride the bouncing Benz like a rodeo clown until my retinas detached as long as they paid me $2M race.
;)
He's gotta pay for skirts and more nose rings!
I will not say Hamilton is in the running for a title this year.Yet he will be back , he is just too good.You don t win seven titles just like that do you.