Ex-F1 driver Ralf Schumacher says it’s ‘tragic’ to see Lewis Hamilton struggling in the mean time, regardless of insisting the seven-time world champion nonetheless has the velocity.
Hamilton endured one other troublesome weekend on the Dutch Grand Prix.
The 40-year-old crashed out of the race when working in fifth place, making an uncharacteristic error.
The timing of the Security Automotive attributable to Hamilton’s crash didn’t work in Leclerc’s favour, who misplaced out to Mercedes’ George Russell consequently.
It’s the primary race Hamilton has failed to complete since becoming a member of Ferrari.
Article continues beneath ADVERTISEMENT
Nonetheless, it’s now back-to-back races with out scoring factors.
Regardless of his DNF, Hamilton has remained constructive, claiming he’s completely satisfied together with his progress.
Talking on Sky Germany, Schumacher revealed that Hamilton is placing himself “below immense strain”.
“I’m slowly getting a bit at a loss, as a result of he can do it on the one hand, however he’s apparently below immense strain, places himself below strain,” Schumacher mentioned on Sky Sport DE.
“If one thing doesn’t occur quickly, I don’t know the way he’s higher suggested to proceed there or no matter.
Article continues beneath ADVERTISEMENT
“It’s tragic in the mean time to see him like this. Though the velocity continues to be there, however there’s simply an excessive amount of occurring round it.”
Will Hamilton bounce again?
Lewis Hamilton’s probabilities of bouncing again at Monza have taken successful after being handed a five-place grid penalty.
He was discovered responsible of driving too shortly below double-waved yellow flags forward of the race.
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc failed to complete the race at Zandvoort after Kimi Antonelli punted him out.
Article continues beneath ADVERTISEMENT
Leclerc had made a second pit cease to cowl off Antonelli, who had simply stopped for softs.
Hamilton continues to be with no prime three end in a grand prix.
He may develop into the primary Ferrari driver to take action since Kimi Raikkonen in 2024.
Felipe Massa in 2011 additionally went podium-less, failing to complete larger than fifth for the Scuderia.
