Overview
- On the Stay On Track podcast, ex‑driver Johnny Herbert told Lewis Hamilton to be honest with himself about when to stop racing.
- Damon Hill said Hamilton has always done things his own way and appears to have accepted that he is near the end of his career.
- Herbert warned that age can blunt race instincts and noted the added pressure of competing against younger teammate Charles Leclerc.
- Despite the talk of retirement, reports say Hamilton’s 2026 form has improved with Ferrari’s SF‑26, including a China podium and fourth in the standings, seven points behind Leclerc.
- Hamilton remains the sport’s most successful driver with seven titles and 105 wins, and he has a multi‑year Ferrari deal and says he is not planning to quit yet.