Ex-F1 driver Ralf Schumacher says it’s ‘tragic’ to see Lewis Hamilton struggling for the time being, regardless of insisting the seven-time world champion nonetheless has the pace.
Hamilton endured one other tough weekend on the Dutch Grand Prix.
The 40-year-old crashed out of the race when operating in fifth place, making an uncharacteristic error.
The timing of the Security Automobile brought on by Hamilton’s crash didn’t work in Leclerc’s favour, who misplaced out to Mercedes’ George Russell in consequence.
It’s the primary race Hamilton has failed to complete since becoming a member of Ferrari.
Nevertheless, it’s now back-to-back races with out scoring factors.
Regardless of his DNF, Hamilton has remained constructive, claiming he’s completely satisfied along with his progress.
Talking on Sky Germany, Schumacher revealed that Hamilton is placing himself “below immense stress”.
“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 stress, places himself below stress,” Schumacher mentioned on Sky Sport DE.
“If one thing doesn’t occur quickly, I don’t understand how he’s higher suggested to proceed there or no matter.
“It’s tragic for the time being to see him like this. Though the pace 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 a success 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.
Leclerc had made a second pit cease to cowl off Antonelli, who had simply stopped for softs.
Hamilton continues to be and not using a prime three end in a grand prix.
He may grow to be the primary Ferrari driver to take action since Kimi Raikkonen in 2024.
Felipe Massa in 2011 additionally went podium-less, failing to complete greater than fifth for the Scuderia.
