Ferrari staff compare Lewis Hamilton to Michael Schumacher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley reported that Ferrari personnel see similarities between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. After struggling in his initial season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has found success this year following new Formula 1 technical regulations. He recently achieved his first victory while driving for Ferrari. The comparisons reflect the high expectations set for Hamilton as he continues to adapt to the team's challenges.
- •Rob Smedley highlighted Hamilton's similarities to Schumacher.
- •Hamilton's first win with Ferrari came in the current season.
- •He faced challenges during his 2025 season with the team.
- •Long-serving Ferrari staff are making these comparisons.
- •The new technical regulations have contributed to Hamilton's resurgence.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari staff see Michael Schumacher similarities in Lewis Hamilton, says former engineer
- 9:50 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari staff see Michael Schumacher similarities in Lewis Hamilton, says former engineer
"Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that long-serving Maranello personnel are drawing direct comparisons between seven-time champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. After a difficult maiden campaign with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has bounced back under this season's new Formula 1 technical regulations. Having claimed his long-awaited first victory in red at the ...Keep reading
"Rob Smedley says Ferrari personnel see similarities between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:50 AMFerrari staff see Michael Schumacher similarities in Lewis Hamilton, says former engineer
Rob Smedley says Ferrari personnel see similarities between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher
- Motorsport.comAug 8, 2026, 9:50 AMFerrari staff see Michael Schumacher similarities in Lewis Hamilton, says former engineer
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that long-serving Maranello personnel are drawing direct comparisons between seven-time champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. After a difficult maiden campaign with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has bounced back under this season's new Formula 1 technical regulations. Having claimed his long-awaited first victory in red at the ...Keep reading
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