Suggesting Hamilton has been “complaining internally” as well as “criticising” Ferrari, Schumacher suggested Hamilton is perhaps “too old” at 40 to adapt to Ferrari machinery. Either way, he said the decision has long been made at Ferrari to put their eggs in the Charles Leclerc basket.

Lewis Hamilton is betting on Ferrari having a 2026 car capable of fighting for Formula 1 glory as the seven-time champion eyes one more title before he retires from racing