Lewis Hamilton ‘has to admit’ George Russell is ‘better driver' after Formula 1 struggles, says Schumacher

Lewis Hamilton “has to admit” that Mercedes team-mate George Russell is the better driver currently, according to Ralf Schumacher, as the seven-time world champion struggles for pace. Hamilton has collected just 28 points from the opening four races as Ferrari and Red Bull have dominated the early running. Charles Leclerc leads the way on 86 points ahead of defending champion Max Verstappen on 59.

Ad/> The Briton’s sole podium finish came at the opening race in Bahrain – and that was only after late reliability issues forced the Red Bulls of Verstappen and Sergio Perez to retire. He finished 13th at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last weekend. Formula 1‘Maybe he should have retired’ — Marko twists the knife after Hamilton lapped by Verstappen25/04/2022 AT 09:33 Russell has delivered consistent results in the sister Mercedes, finishing no lower than fifth in an impressive debut for the reigning constructor champions.

Hamilton shares the record for most F1 drivers’ titles with Michael Schumacher and the German’s brother says he must come to terms with Russell being better than him. “He has to ask himself why George Russell is so much faster than him,” Schumacher wrote in his Sky Sports Germany column. “A 13th place is of course not Hamilton’s ambition.

He has to admit to himself that Russell is the better driver right now. “If this continues in the next few weeks, it will be exciting in the team. There could be changes in the ranking.” ‘Maybe he should have retired’ — Marko twists the knife after Hamilton lapped by Verstappen Verstappen's dominance puts pressure on Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes in Miami Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has apologised to Hamilton for delivering an “undrivable” car and admitted the team “are not