Jackie Stewart believes that Hamilton should retire from F1

In Canada last weekend, Lewis Hamilton finished a race ahead of his teammate for only the second time in nine Grand Prix races this season. This is an unusual situation for him, which shows that the English driver is facing great difficulties in beating his young compatriot, George Russell. At the same time, the seven-time world champion does not feel comfortable in a car that is difficult to drive and is causing him physical discomfort.

In a podcast with British media, triple F1 world champion Jackie Stewart proposed a radical solution to solve the problems of the Mercedes driver. He simply suggests that he should leave the sport. (e) I think it’s time for him to retire. With his ventures in music and fashion, Lewis has enough things to get involved in and where he could be successful. »

While Hamilton’s fans would like him to leave at the top, the former BRM, Matra, March, and Tyrrell driver believes that this moment will not happen. He is struggling with a new teammate who is faster than him in qualifying and in the race so far. This situation is difficult to manage and will be challenging to turn around.

Stewart has never really been kind towards the seven-time world champion. In November 2021, as the battle between the Mercedes driver and Max Verstappen heated up, he declared himself in favor of a change at the top of the world hierarchy. « For the sport, it would be better if Red Bull wins the championship, both for the driver and for the constructors. They have worked hard for it. The spectators need a change. »

The Scot was already mentioning a possible retirement of Hamilton at the time. It is likely that Lewis is starting to look towards the end of his career because he has been in F1 for a long time.

These new statements may provoke a reaction from the main person involved, he who had already defended himself against similar comments made by Helmut Marko last April.