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LEWIS HAMILTON has been brutally told he is “past his prime” by former F1 driver Michael Bleekemolen.
At 74 years old the Dutchman still competes in the NASCAR Whelan Euro Series.
Hamilton has endured a miserable start to his final season as a Mercedes driver currently in P9 going into the Chinese Grand Prix.
The 39-year-old’s rocky start to the season has sparked doubts about his upcoming transfer to Ferrari.
Especially with Carlos Sainz’s impressive performances including two third-place finishes and a Grand Prix win in just three races.
And Bleekemolen expressed doubt about the mentality of the seven-time world champion and does not think he will be able to compete for a World Championship with Ferrari.
The seven-time World Champ is set to join forces with Charles Leclerc at Maranello, one of the top qualifiers in recent F1 history and a five-time Grand Prix winner.
He added: “Who will be number one? You often see over the course of a few races.
“At the moment, Sainz is also sort of number one. It’s hard to estimate, but everyone fights for themselves in the end.
“It’s the same within such a team. And they really do understand, that when you start winning races or consistently finish on the podium.
“You always have an advantage over someone who only finishes fourth, fifth, sixth.”
