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Lewis Hamilton “can never” usurp Michael Schumacher as Formula 1’s greatest-ever driver, claims Ralf Schumacher, Michael’s brother.
Despite Hamilton holding the record for the most successful driver in F1 history with seven championships, 105 grand prix wins, and 104 pole positions, Ralf believes that Hamilton will always fall short of Michael’s legacy.
“Hamilton can never get close to Michael,” Ralf stated in an interview with Gazzetta. “He will always be light years away from my point of view. In Formula 1, it’s up to the team to provide the car to win a grand prix. We all thought Lewis could walk on water, and instead, he didn’t.”
While Hamilton is on the verge of breaking the record he shares with Michael, Ralf acknowledged Hamilton’s talent but raised concerns about comparisons between the two drivers. “People keep asking me if Lewis is the best driver of all time now that he is breaking many of my brother’s records. In my opinion, Hamilton is certainly the strongest of his time. But comparing him to Michael is difficult.”
Ralf highlighted that while Hamilton has been successful, he has benefitted from an exceptional technical package at Mercedes, something that was not always available to Michael. “In addition to his great talent, Hamilton has also been able to count on an exceptional technical package at Mercedes. For my brother, it was not always like this.”
In a bold assertion, Ralf also suggested that Max Verstappen might be more talented than Hamilton. “Max is more talented than Lewis,” he claimed. “This puts him in a different category. Michael was one of the drivers who made the difference, just like it’s happening now with Verstappen himself.”
Looking ahead, Hamilton’s anticipated move to Ferrari in 2025 could add another significant chapter to his already storied career. Should he win an eighth F1 championship with Ferrari—a team synonymous with Michael Schumacher’s triumphs—he would stand alone with the most titles ever.
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