FORGET ABOUT SCHUMACHER, LISTEN TO LEWIS
First off, forget about the recent Dutch GP. Now lets get on with it. When Lewis joined Ferrari, the world of Formula 1 braced itself for one of the sport’s most historic partnerships. A seven-time world champion in the famous red car promised drama, hope, and perhaps a long-awaited championship return to Maranello. But unlike Michael Schumacher’s legendary path at Ferrari, Lewis doesn’t have the luxury of time on his side. Schumacher arrived at Ferrari in 1996 at just 27 years old, giving him years to mold the team into his image. Lewis, however, joined Ferrari at 40, already at the tail end of his career. With a contract running until the end of 2026 — and an option for a further year — this could very well be his final chapter in Formula 1. And so far, it hasn’t gone the way he or the tifosi dreamed. Comparing Early Ferrari Journeys In his first 14 races with Ferrari, Lewis has yet to step onto the podium. By contrast, Schumacher had already collected three wins and six podiums in t...