In the Backstage Boxengasse podcast, Ralf Schumacher shared his thoughts on Hamilton's performances, noting that his current form leaves much to be desired: "He makes a lot of mistakes, and his speed is just average."
Additionally, Schumacher reminded that considering Hamilton's salary, which exceeds 60 million euros per year, his results do not justify such expenses.
Oliver Biermann's assessment
Unlike Hamilton, Schumacher praised Biermann's achievements at Haas: "I see how this young driver is delivering excellent results, while his cost is much lower than Hamilton's."
He added that Ferrari could benefit from investing in a young and ambitious driver, which could help the team adapt to new rules in the future.
Context of team management
These comments from Schumacher came against the backdrop of dissatisfaction from Ferrari's chairman John Elkann, who criticized the team's drivers for a lack of focus on driving. Schumacher noted that this could be a signal for Ferrari regarding a possible replacement for Hamilton: "Does Ferrari really think that Hamilton hasn't progressed in a year? Perhaps they would prefer to invest in Biermann, who could help develop the team's brand."
