Lewis Hamilton is currently the second-oldest (39) driver on the fiercely-competitive Formula 1 grid
Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO), Ferrari logo (via Ferrari)
The seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, is the best driver in the history of F1 in terms of stats. He has moved to Ferrari from 2025 onwards but this has led to several people casting doubt over his abilities at the vast age of 39 years old.
The latest to join this ever-growing list of esteemed personnel is the former Ferrari F1 driver Felipe Massa. He feels that Lewis Hamilton‘s vast age could prove to be his Achilles heels during his stint with the Maranello-based team.
Massa dwelled on the same in detail and had the following the add.
If you asked me if I would hire Hamilton, as the head of Ferrari, as a driver, yes, I would, without a doubt. Because of the talent he has. He is one of the most incredible drivers in F1. But because of his age, maybe not. Because of his age, if you look at the sport, age matters.
Felipe Massa via Estadao
Hamilton is currently the second-oldest driver on the grid behind two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Moreover, the former will have to go up against the prolific Charles Leclerc (27) at Ferrari from 2025 onwards. This could pose major problems to Hamilton.
Ex-F1 team owner already asking Ferrari to ‘close the book’ on Lewis Hamilton
While Felipe Massa sees Lewis Hamilton’s age as a problem for Ferrari, the Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has also come up with a strong remark. He believes it will be in the best interest of the Fred Vasseur-led team to get rid of the Brit.
In light of this, Jordan made some extremely strong remarks.
If I was Ferrari I would say close the book, find the way out. That’s it. You are, in most people’s view, the greatest driver of all time. Please remember what I’m going to say to you. Always, always think about the best exit. And this is the time to take the money off the table. Go.
Eddie Jordan via Formula for Success podcast
Hamilton is at the back-end of his career at the pinnacle of motor racing. He has achieved unprecendeted success in the sport but has not had the best of times in the recent years. During the 2024 F1 season, he was simply outclassed by his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Keeping in view everything that has been discussed, 2025 could prove to be a make or break year for the 39-year-old.
