Marc Surer, a former Formula 1 driver and TV analyst, believes that Lewis Hamilton may struggle to outperform Charles Leclerc, potentially leading to a situation similar to the rivalry between Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. The news of Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes to join Ferrari has caused a stir in the Formula 1 community. Surer, who has 82 race starts under his belt, warns Hamilton about the challenge he may face from his new Monegasque teammate. Despite Hamilton’s impressive track record, Surer suggests that Leclerc has the potential to surpass him in performance.
Drawing a parallel to the dynamic between Schumacher and Rosberg, Surer points out that even though Schumacher had seven titles to his name, he was overshadowed by his teammate. This scenario could potentially play out with Hamilton as well. While Hamilton has been dominant for a considerable period of time, only a few teammates have managed to outperform him over a season. Surer believes that Ferrari’s rising star, Leclerc, has what it takes to challenge and potentially surpass Hamilton’s abilities.
Mercedes has been the dominant force in the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1, securing eight consecutive constructor championship wins and seven driver championship wins. The team boasted one of the strongest driver pairings on the current grid with Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. However, this will change starting from the 2025 season.
With Hamilton’s departure, Mercedes faces the challenge of filling the second seat in the team. This decision is not an easy one, as there are numerous options to consider. Some suggest bringing back Sebastian Vettel from retirement, while others propose Carlos Sainz, who will be leaving Ferrari. Regardless of who Mercedes chooses, it will be impossible to replace the void left by Hamilton, as his name brought valuable brand collaborations and financial success to the team.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com