Lewis Hamilton told to 'consider retirement' amid Ferrari woes

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has stated on the Sky Germany podcast Backstage Boxengasse that Lewis Hamilton should retire at the end of the 2026 season, claiming Hamilton will not be able to outperform Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc over a full campaign. Schumacher extended the same call to Fernando Alonso, arguing both drivers — who together hold nine world championships — should vacate their seats and give younger drivers an opportunity. Both Hamilton and Alonso are in their forties and currently experiencing difficulties with their respective teams.