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As Lewis Hamilton prepares to join Ferrari in 2025, the debate over who truly deserves the title of the “Greatest of All Time” in Formula 1 between Hamilton and Michael Schumacher has intensified. Hamilton, currently tied with Schumacher at seven world championships, will attempt to claim an unprecedented eighth title with Ferrari. However, Ralf Schumacher, Michael’s brother, has voiced skepticism about Hamilton ever surpassing Michael’s legacy.
Hamilton’s recent seasons with Mercedes have been challenging. He narrowly missed his eighth title in 2021 due to a controversial final lap at Abu Dhabi. Since then, Mercedes’ performance has taken a hit, primarily due to regulation changes introduced in 2022, leading Hamilton to experience the longest winless stretch of his career. This season, though, he managed to break that streak with two significant victories—one on his home turf at Silverstone and another at the Belgian Grand Prix. These wins brought his career total to 105, solidifying his record as the driver with the most race wins in F1 history. Additionally, Hamilton holds records for the most pole positions and podium finishes, making him statistically the sport’s most successful driver.
Despite these accomplishments, Ralf Schumacher argues that Hamilton’s success is largely a result of the exceptional equipment Mercedes provided him throughout his career. In an interview with Formel1.de, Ralf stated, “Hamilton will never be able to come close to Michael. He will always be light years away from my point of view.” He further elaborated that while Hamilton is undoubtedly the best driver of his era, his achievements can’t be compared to Michael’s because of the differing conditions they each faced.
Ralf believes Michael’s journey to success was more challenging, as he had to contend with less competitive machinery during various periods of his career. In contrast, Hamilton has often had a technically superior car at his disposal, especially during Mercedes’ dominant years. This perspective highlights one of the core difficulties in comparing drivers from different eras—while Hamilton’s records speak to his consistency and skill, Schumacher’s legacy is equally rooted in his ability to achieve greatness despite adversities on the track.
As Hamilton transitions to Ferrari, where Michael Schumacher achieved five consecutive titles, fans and critics alike are keen to see if he can clinch an eighth championship and further secure his legacy.
