Lewis Hamilton Could Consider Retirement If Ferrari Fails to Improve, Says Former F1 Driver
Lewis Hamilton may be weighing retirement from Formula 1 if Ferrari does not show significant improvement in performance soon, according to recent comments from a former F1 driver. The seven-time world champion’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari was meant to revive his pursuit of a historic eighth world title. However, the current reality has fallen far short of expectations.
Rather than fighting at the front of the grid, Hamilton is trailing behind his teammate Charles Leclerc in the championship standings. He is currently 23 points behind Leclerc, raising questions about the team’s competitiveness and Hamilton’s decision to join the iconic Scuderia. What was supposed to be a championship-contending year has instead turned into one of the most difficult seasons of the British driver’s career.
Now at 40 years old, Hamilton is not just battling on-track rivals but also facing a growing sense of frustration. Ferrari’s inability to consistently deliver strong results has led to disappointment both within the team and for Hamilton personally. The dream of challenging Red Bull and McLaren for wins and podiums has not materialized, and with every race that passes, the possibility of a title-winning campaign this season slips further away.
Hamilton’s recent performance at the Spanish Grand Prix was particularly concerning. During the race, he was overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg driving a Sauber—an incident that stunned fans and highlighted the struggles Ferrari currently faces. After the race, Hamilton was candid about his disappointment, describing his performance as “terrible.” The fact that Ferrari, one of the most storied teams in F1 history, cannot regularly place both drivers on the podium is becoming an ongoing source of frustration.
Adding to the challenges are Ferrari’s inconsistent race strategies and internal miscommunications, which have only compounded the team’s issues. The Prancing Horse has been unable to keep pace with Red Bull’s continued dominance and McLaren’s rapid improvements. This has placed Ferrari in a difficult position, often stuck battling in the midfield rather than for race wins.
Observers have noted that Hamilton’s body language and tone during interviews suggest growing disillusionment with the situation. These developments have sparked serious speculation in the paddock about his future. While Hamilton has not publicly indicated any plans to retire, insiders believe the idea is on the table—especially if Ferrari cannot soon provide him with a truly competitive car.
There is also growing unease within the F1 community about recent decisions made by FIA stewards, which some argue are contributing to a broader sense of inconsistency in the sport. This, too, may be influencing Hamilton’s thinking as he considers the trajectory of his final years in Formula 1.
Unless Ferrari makes significant strides forward in the coming races, Hamilton may ultimately decide not to prolong his career in an uncompetitive machine. For now, the pressure is squarely on Ferrari to prove that Hamilton’s decision to join them was justified—before time, and possibly Hamilton’s patience, runs out.
