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Ex-Haas Principal Doubts Hamilton's Ferrari Title Hopes

Gunther Steiner dismisses Lewis Hamilton's chances of an eig

Ex-Haas Principal Doubts Hamilton's Ferrari Title Hopes
Afaf Ramadan
15 hours ago
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Monaco, Europe — Ekhbary News Agency

Former Haas team principal Gunther Steiner has expressed significant doubt about Lewis Hamilton's ability to secure an eighth Formula 1 world title with Ferrari. Speaking in an interview with Bild, Steiner asserted that Mercedes' current strength makes a championship win for Hamilton highly improbable, a blunt assessment ahead of the crucial Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.

Steiner's Candid View

Steiner, known for his frankness on "F1: Drive to Survive," declared Hamilton "will not win his eighth title" due to Mercedes being "too strong." He acknowledged, however, that with "the right car," Hamilton can still compete at the pinnacle. For what it's worth, Steiner emphasized the importance of Hamilton finally winning with Ferrari this year, suggesting this achievement should suffice, a joy no one can diminish and a powerful motivator.

Ferrari's Internal Balance

Current F1 standings show Antonelli leading with 179 points, Russell 25 points behind, and Hamilton 32 points adrift. While Mercedes appears favored, Steiner cautioned that increased reliance on Hamilton could complicate matters for teammate Charles Leclerc, despite Leclerc's proven speed, as demonstrated at Silverstone. This internal dynamic is key for Ferrari's season.

Keywords: # Lewis Hamilton # Gunther Steiner # Ferrari # Formula 1 # F1 title # Mercedes # Charles Leclerc