Lewis Hamilton has expressed his commitment to putting in the effort to improve his performance at Ferrari, following his recent comments suggesting he should be replaced. Hamilton, currently in the initial year of his lucrative £60 million per annum contract with Ferrari, has encountered challenges, trailing his teammate Charles Leclerc by 42 points and sitting in sixth place in the F1 standings.
The 40-year-old has not secured a podium finish in 14 races with Ferrari and has only outperformed Leclerc twice this season. His dissatisfaction peaked at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying session where he criticized his own performance and hinted at the need for a new driver.
Despite the initial struggles, the mid-season break provided Hamilton with an opportunity to reevaluate and refocus. Ahead of the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton expressed determination and motivation to work harder and make necessary adjustments to enjoy the sport again, acknowledging the pressure he faced in the first half of the season.
Support from fellow drivers, including George Russell, and encouragement from veteran drivers like Fernando Alonso, have reinforced Hamilton’s resolve to overcome his current challenges. Alonso emphasized Hamilton’s exceptional skills and predicted his return to top form, highlighting the enduring respect for Hamilton and Ferrari as a formidable combination in Formula 1.
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