Lewis Hamilton's impact at Ferrari draws comparisons to Michael Schumacher

Former Ferrari racing engineer Rob Smedley has noted that long-term employees at Maranello are drawing parallels between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. Following a successful start to the 2025 season, including a victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, Hamilton has positioned himself as a top contender in the championship.

Smedley, who worked at Ferrari for approximately ten years during the Schumacher era, stated that Hamilton exerts a significant influence on the team, similar to the German legend. He noted that having a driver of Hamilton's caliber makes the entire team feel more capable and motivated to achieve major goals.