{"id":365797,"date":"2025-08-22T23:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/365797\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T23:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T23:04:12","slug":"f1-legend-lewis-hamilton-will-stay-at-ferrari-after-quit-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/365797\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 legend Lewis Hamilton \u2018will stay’ at Ferrari after quit talks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lewis Hamilton<\/a> has been given a boost in confidence from a former F1 star after talks that the seven-time champion could retire early from Ferrari<\/a>. <\/b><\/p>\n

\nHamilton signed off for the summer break under the worst possible circumstances<\/a>, having failed to make it into the points with Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix. <\/p>\n

\nThe champion’s performances in 2025 have also convinced some that Hamilton may retire<\/a>, especially if the 2026 car is not competitive. <\/p>\n

\nHowever, in an interview with German publication ran<\/a>, former F1 driver Christian Danner transformed the narrative, stating that he believes Hamilton \u2018will stay\u2019 in the sport. <\/p>\n

\n“I was in Budapest, and there was open talk about whether Hamilton might throw in the towel,” Danner revealed, before going on to give his honest assessment of the 40-year-old’s future. <\/p>\n

\n“On the one hand, that’s conceivable because he’s currently far from being competitive. On the other hand, that’s not Hamilton’s style. He’s a fighter and wants to prove to the world that he can still do it. Personally, I believe he will stay and see it through. <\/p>\n

\n“But you can’t rule out retirement,” he concluded. <\/p>\n

\"LewisLewis Hamilton supported by ex-F1 driver Christian Danner
\nHamilton\u2019s questionable F1 move<\/p>\n

\nDespite stating there is still a fight in Hamilton, Danner did muse on whether the champion should have remained at Mercedes<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cHe would have had an easier life at Mercedes<\/a>, even if he hadn’t significantly outperformed Russell,\u201d he continued. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cBut there, his future was secure, his role was clear, and he could have established himself as a brand icon for years to come. <\/p>\n

\n\u201cFrom that perspective, he would certainly have had a more comfortable environment at Mercedes. But I respect it when an athlete seeks out a big challenge. I just think Hamilton underestimated that challenge.\u201d <\/p>\n

\nFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur also recently admitted<\/a> that himself and Hamilton both underestimated the challenge it would be for the champion to join a new team, after racing with Mercedes for over a decade. <\/p>\n

\nNevertheless, Hamilton will be hoping to at least match or better his team-mate<\/a> during the second half of the season, with Charles Leclerc outperforming the champion with five podiums and a pole position. <\/p>\n

\nF1 HEADLINES:<\/b> Verstappen stunned by team-mate reveal as Red Bull sacking verdict issued<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> F1 boss admits Lewis Hamilton contract ‘problem’<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> Christian Horner given TWO options for F1 return<\/a> <\/p>\n

\nREAD MORE:<\/b> Ferrari have F1 star identified to replace Lewis Hamilton<\/a><\/p>\n

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