Ralf Schumacher criticises 'biggest loser of 2022' Lewis Hamilton

Back to it. Lewis in full Montreal prep mode - at the factory and on the sim this week. pic.twitter.com/hUZpJpWgKB

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) June 15, 2022

Ralf Schumacher isn't impressed with Lewis Hamilton this season

"Lewis Hamilton is the big loser of the season so far," Schumacher wrote in his column for Sky Sports.

"George Russell joined the team at the beginning of the season and is usually ahead of the World Champion and stronger in qualifying.

"The 'greatest driver of all time', as Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff always calls him, is being ironed out by a newcomer in a way that is already worrying.

"I am amazed, because there are only two possibilities: Either Russell is the new high-flyer, or Hamilton has had such a strong car in recent years that has made up for a lot."

A Sky Sports F1 statement:

"Naomi has been an excellent addition to our award-winning F1 team. Her experiences as a driver and her passion for and expertise of the sport have been welcomed by millions of viewers so far this season. Hate won't win."#HateWontWin https://t.co/k0IX8Z3ocw

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) June 14, 2022

Mercedes pushed Hamilton's Baku setup too far?

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Ricciardo confident his best form is coming soon...

“I think at this sport, everything operates at such a high level and if something is a little bit out of tune, then it can have a little bit of a carry-on effect. It's really for me to get back into that place when I'm fully in tune with the car, and then it will come.

“I have felt it before. It could come at any circuit, and I think from then, then it will probably start to build again, some nice rhythm.”

F2 star Olli Caldwell gets F1 outing with Alpine

You always remember your first time...

Today @ollicaldwell will have his first taste for Formula 1 at his home track in Silverstone#Alpine #AlpineAcademy #A521 pic.twitter.com/9gAKZ2XEJ0

— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) June 15, 2022

Ferrari provide update on Baku issues

PostBaku update: Charles’ engine arrives at the factory tomorrow, an initial assessment should be completed by the evening.Hydraulic components from Carlos’ car have already been examined. A short-term fix is in place for Canada, while work is on-going on mid/long-term solutions. pic.twitter.com/AU33P7PK2i

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 14, 2022

John Watson gives his view on Lewis Hamilton's struggles

“Lewis needs to be careful not to act like a pantomime dame,” the 76-year-old told the Daily Mail. “It is a very difficult car to drive but at 37 the bones are not as forgiving of an uncomfortable ride.

“This is a whole new world to Lewis. He has had seven or so years when Mercedes have been dominant and it’s perhaps like a seven-year itch. George looked pretty fresh afterwards and finished third to Lewis’s fourth.”

Schiff's statement thanking everyone for their support

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— Naomi Schiff Racing (@NaomiSchiff) June 14, 2022

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