Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton is significantly behind Michael Schumacher. In his opinion, Hamilton will perpetually remain far from reaching Michael's level.

Ralf Schumacher asserts that Lewis Hamilton will "never" surpass Michael Schumacher as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time.

Hamilton has cemented his status as the most accomplished driver in the history of Formula 1, boasting seven championship titles, 105 race victories, and 104 pole positions.

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He requires another championship to surpass the record he currently holds with the iconic Michael Schumacher.

Michael's sibling, Ralf, reportedly told Gazzetta that Hamilton will never be able to match Michael.

"He will constantly be far removed from how I see things."

In Formula 1, it is the responsibility of the team to supply a car capable of winning a race.

"Everyone believed Lewis was capable of miraculous feats, but he ended up falling short of those expectations."

Ralf went on to say, "I often get questioned about whether Lewis is the greatest driver ever, given that he is surpassing numerous records set by my brother."

"I believe that Hamilton is undoubtedly the most formidable competitor of his era."

"However, it's challenging to draw comparisons between him and Michael."

"Alongside his remarkable skill, Hamilton has benefited from outstanding technical support at Mercedes. My brother hasn't always had such advantages."

Ralf Schumacher made a critical comparison between Hamilton and Max Verstappen, suggesting that Hamilton falls short.

Ralf stated that Max possesses greater talent than Lewis.

"This places him in a separate group."

"Michael was among the racers who stood out, similar to what Verstappen is currently achieving."

In 2025, if Hamilton joins Ferrari, it might become a legendary addition to his already remarkable career.

If he secures an eighth Formula 1 championship while racing for Ferrari, the team famously linked to Michael Schumacher's victories, he would hold the record for the most titles in history.

During a dominant era with Ferrari, Schumacher clinched five of his seven championships in a row.

He secured his initial pair of victories while racing for the Benetton team

After a three-year break from Formula 1, Schumacher returned to the sport to conclude his career with Mercedes. During this time, he helped establish the foundation for the team's initial phase, which eventually allowed Hamilton to lead Mercedes into a period of significant success.

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Hint emerges regarding Ferrari's 2025 Formula 1 car designed for Lewis Hamilton

Here's what Lewis Hamilton might anticipate…

Reports from Italy have revealed technical specifications of Ferrari's F1 car for the year 2025, which will be driven by Lewis Hamilton.

Next year, Hamilton is set to make a major move from Mercedes to Ferrari.

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He is set to receive a car that, at the moment, does not match the performance level of the Red Bull or McLaren vehicles.

Ferrari has assigned the code name 'Project 677' to its car for the upcoming year.

According to a report by Gazzetta, the new vehicle will include a pull rod suspension system at the front, marking a significant shift from the push rod system used in the current model.

The rear suspension will continue to use the existing pull rod setup, differing from the approaches used by Red Bull and McLaren.

According to the report, Ferrari's rear end plays a crucial role in the vehicle's performance and handling.

The back section of the SF-24 is a key factor that allows it to excel in managing tires, especially after the enhancements made during the summer break.

Despite this, Ferrari will persist in taking an unconventional approach. Their competitors prefer to use a push rod at the back.

However, the internal gearbox is going to be positioned in a somewhat different place.

The cooling system is set to undergo adjustments, giving aerodynamic experts increased flexibility with the lower side sections, although the changes are not considered drastic.

The technical team at Ferrari has undergone significant alterations in anticipation of Hamilton joining the team.

Enrico Cardile is set to depart and join Aston Martin, where he will take on the role of technical director.

Loic Serra, who has just joined Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, will take on the role of technical director for the chassis.

Serra and Hamilton collaborated during their time at Mercedes.

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Sergio Perez is concerned about the value of his contract amid Red Bull's decision-making. He expressed that if performance doesn't meet expectations, contracts hold no significance.

Helmut Marko has informed Sergio Perez that "contracts are meaningless."

This season, the Red Bull driver has faced significant pressure but continues to race alongside Max Verstappen at his home event, the Mexico City Grand Prix in Formula 1.

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Liam Lawson joining Red Bull as a replacement for Daniel Ricciardo introduces a new challenge for Perez.

"According to Red Bull advisor Marko, while Perez does have a contract, Formula 1 operates based on merit."

"If the performance falls short, contracts hold no value."

"Once the season concludes, we will come together to determine who would be the ideal partner for Verstappen at Red Bull."

Ralf Schumacher commented, "I don't intend this as a personal attack, but I believe Sergio Perez's era has come to an end."

"Red Bull needs to take action. Liam Lawson has already demonstrated his abilities in Austin. If he keeps performing at this level, he will be impossible to overlook."

Earlier this year, Perez received a new contract as a sign of confidence from the team, but he has not delivered the outcomes that Red Bull is looking for.

His streak of 14 races without finishing in the top three has played a part in McLaren surpassing Red Bull to lead the constructors’ championship.

Despite the pressure, Red Bull chose not to drop him halfway through the season. Instead, they decided to part ways with Ricciardo, who was not meeting expectations, from their affiliated team.

Last weekend, Lawson showcased his remarkable skills by advancing from the back of the grid to score points in the RB, highlighting his talent.

If Perez is no longer part of the team in 2025, Yuki Tsunoda, his fellow team member, might be considered to fill

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Carlos Sainz leads FP2 while George Russell experiences a major crash and Max Verstappen encounters difficulties.

Carlos Sainz recorded the quickest lap during an extended second practice session at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, while George Russell experienced a significant crash.

The Ferrari driver finished 0.178 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri during the second practice session, which was extended to 90 minutes to allow for the testing of 2025 Pirelli tires.

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In a similar performance to his morning session, Yuki Tsunoda recorded the third-fastest time for RB, trailing Piastri by only 0.001 seconds and falling short of Sainz’s leading time by under two-tenths of a second.

Russell triggered an early stoppage in the session after crashing heavily at Turn 9, leading to a 25-minute interruption.

Mercedes announced that after visiting the medical center, Russell was found to be in good health.

Charles Leclerc secured the fourth-fastest time driving for Ferrari, while Lando Norris finished in fifth position, also representing Ferrari.

Max Verstappen, the current championship leader and Norris's main competitor for the title, encountered difficulties as he was unable to record a lap time. He spent a significant portion of the second practice session (FP2) off the track while Red Bull examined a problem with the power unit in his car.

Kevin Magnussen secured the sixth position for Haas, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton trailed behind, finishing almost six-tenths of a second slower than Sainz.

Valtteri Bottas, local favorite Sergio Perez, and Liam Lawson completed the top-10 positions driving for Sauber, Red Bull, and RB, respectively.

Williams faced difficulties repairing Alex Albon's vehicle quickly enough for him to join the afternoon session following significant damage from his major FP1 collision with Ferrari's Ollie Bearman.

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George Russell leads the first practice session following a collision between Alex Albon and Ollie Bearman.

In the shortened first practice session at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell emerged as the fastest driver after a significant collision between Alex Albon and Ollie Bearman.

A pivotal incident during the FP1 session took place when Albon experienced a sudden loss of control while navigating the esses. This caused his Williams to spin and collide with Bearman’s Ferrari, before crashing forcefully into the barriers at Turn 10.

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Both drivers emerged from the crash without injuries, and following an extended interruption, Mercedes’ Russell set the fastest lap on soft tires, surpassing Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz by 0.317 seconds.

Yuki Tsunoda secured third place in his RB, trailing Russell's fastest time in FP1 by 0.701 seconds. He managed to position himself ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who was 0.8 seconds slower.

Nico Hulkenberg secured fifth place for Haas, followed by Oscar Piastri from McLaren, Esteban Ocon representing Alpine, and Valtteri Bottas from Sauber. Liam Lawson and local favorite Sergio Perez completed the top ten for Red Bull and RB.

Franco Colapinto, who filled in for Williams, secured the 11th spot. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli, the quickest among the five newcomers participating in the initial practice session, took Lewis Hamilton’s place in the Mercedes.

Last month at Monza, Antonelli made his debut in a Mercedes during the first practice session and ended up crashing. This incident led to an early red flag after he collided with some loose debris on the main straight.

Pato O’Ward secured the 13th spot while driving the McLaren, which is usually piloted by championship contender Lando Norris. Felipe Drugovich, representing Aston Martin, finished in 18th place. Robert Shwartzman, driving for Sauber, took 19th position. Meanwhile, Bearman, who was driving for Ferrari, ended up with the slowest time following a crash that concluded his session.

Following the session, Red Bull announced that they are looking into a potential problem with the power unit in Verstappen's car. It appears that the unit in question is an older model from his available collection.

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Robert Shwartzman received a grid penalty in Formula 1 that he may not have the opportunity to fulfill.

Robert Shwartzman has received a penalty that will push him five spots down on the starting grid, despite the fact that he is not scheduled to compete in this weekend's F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Robert Shwartzman participated in the first practice session for Sauber at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, stepping in for Zhou Guanyu.

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According to Formula 1 rules, each driver is required to allow a rookie driver to take their place in one free practice session.

During the initial practice session, Shwartzman was among five newcomers participating.

A driver supported by Ferrari received a penalty for passing Yuki Tsunoda while double-waved yellow flags were displayed.

The event took place after Alex Albon collided with Oliver Bearman.

Displaying two yellow flags, Shwartzman overtook Tsunoda during the race.

The officials observed that after the event at turn nine, Shwartzman drove past a single yellow flag and a double yellow flag. During this time, he overtook Tsunoda in the designated caution area while maintaining high speed.

"The penalty imposed is the standard one for overtaking under a double yellow flag. Although the stewards acknowledge that the driver is not set to begin the race, they have enforced the usual penalty."

The penalty given to Shwartzman is atypical since it is probable that he will never actually have to fulfill it.

The 25-year-old driver is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship and did not secure a spot in Formula 1 despite having impressive seasons in FIA Formula 2.

There has been a similar situation in the past when Jenson Button received a grid penalty due to an incident that occurred in Monaco while he was substituting for Fernando Alonso.

Button never fulfilled that penalty because it was his last race in Formula 1, a single appearance.

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2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix – Friday Practice – REAL-TIME COVERAGE!

Stay updated with live commentary from the Friday practice session of the 2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Complete results from the first practice session in Mexico.

The list includes Russell, Sainz, Tsunoda, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Ocon, Bottas, Lawson, and Perez.

The session concluded quietly, with Russell leading, followed by Sainz and Tsunoda.

Russell maintains his lead over Sainz, with Tsunoda, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Ocon, Bottas, Perez, and Colapinto following behind.

In the McLaren, he advances to 11th position with a lap time of 1 minute and 19.295 seconds, just 0.3 seconds behind Piastri. It's a decent performance.

The Ferrari driver has clocked a time of 1 minute and 18.315 seconds, trailing by 0.3 seconds behind Russell's remarkable record.

Magnussen records a time of 1 minute and 19.335 seconds to climb to eighth place.

Russell leads the pack, followed by Sainz, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Piastri, Perez, Tsunoda, Bottas, Ocon, and Magnussen.

The Spanish driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 18.573 seconds, placing him 0.4 seconds in front of Verstappen.

Russell quickly surpasses that with an impressive time of 1 minute and 17.998 seconds.

Several drivers have returned to the track equipped with soft tires, among them are Sainz, Russell, Verstappen, Perez, and Piastri.

After 23 minutes have passed, the first practice session has resumed in Mexico.

A dramatic incident unfolded as Albon collided with Bearman's Ferrari at high speed, striking the front left and crashing into the barrier. 🚗💥 This accident means neither car will continue in the session. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/rPgYMh7G0w

Carlos Sainz, George Russell, Alex Albon, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Kevin Magnussen, Yuki Tsunoda, Oscar Piastri, Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Oliver Bearman, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Pato O'Ward.

Bearman and Albon have crashed! 🚨 The red flags have been deployed. Fortunately, both drivers are unharmed. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/xyV49E0qGc — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2024

Footage reveals Albon losing command of his Williams vehicle, resulting in a collision with Bearman's Ferrari.

Both drivers have exited the session, with Albon evidently to blame.

It seems there was some interaction between Albon and Bearman. We are currently waiting to view a replay for confirmation.

The list includes Albon, Russell, Sainz, Bottas, Magnussen, Tsunoda, Piastri, Perez, Hulkenberg, and Lawson.

Albon clocks a time of 1 minute and 19.812 seconds, placing him just 0.004 seconds faster than Russell. Currently, all drivers on the circuit are using hard tires.

Carlos Sainz has clocked in with a time of 1 minute and 19.942 seconds, putting him 0.4 seconds ahead of Kevin Magnussen.

The Mercedes driver clocked a time of 1 minute and 20.727 seconds on hard tires, maintaining a lead of just under a tenth of a second over Perez. Magnussen secured the third position, surpassing Sainz.

The track has been cleared of debris and the session has resumed. Piastri, Ocon, Sainz, and Tsunoda are now on the circuit.

A significant early warning occurred when Kimi Antonelli drove his Mercedes over some debris, causing the session to be temporarily halted for cleanup. #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/m3OE0ey0ug — Formula 1 (@F1) October 25, 2024

Verstappen clocked a time of 1 minute 20.970 seconds, placing him at the top of the leaderboard and 0.8 seconds in front of Bottas.

Currently, rounding out the top five are Piastri, Ocon, and O'Ward.

Debris has been spotted on the start-finish line, leading to a temporary halt in the session.

Bottas is in the lead with a time of 1 minute and 21.806 seconds, placing him 0.6 seconds faster than Piastri.

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Christian Horner has announced that Yuki Tsunoda will participate in a Red Bull Formula 1 test at the end of the year. Tsunoda is set to get behind the wheel of Red Bull's latest F1 car during the post-season testing session in Abu Dhabi.

Yuki Tsunoda is set to test drive Red Bull's RB20 Formula 1 car during the post-season session in Abu Dhabi.

The 24-year-old driver from Japan, representing Red Bull’s affiliated team RB, is set to test Red Bull's latest car at the post-season testing event, which will take place after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this December.

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Tsunoda had only driven a Red Bull car once before, which was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where he took the RB18 for a spin.

Honda has been advocating for Tsunoda to have an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in a Red Bull car, and team leader Christian Horner has announced that a test is scheduled.

During Friday's FIA press conference at the Mexico City Grand Prix, Horner informed the media, including Crash.net, that Yuki is part of the junior team, a topic that has been discussed with Honda.

After the season ends, he is set to evaluate the car during the tire testing. This arrangement has been settled for a while now.

"It will be beneficial to let him have another session and to collaborate with the Red Bull Racing engineers to observe his performance in one of their cars."

Although Yuki Tsunoda has delivered better performances than Daniel Ricciardo, who is no longer with the team, he has apparently never been viewed as a viable candidate to partner with Max Verstappen.

Liam Lawson, who stepped in for Ricciardo, is considered a stronger contender to replace Sergio Perez should the Mexican driver keep underperforming.

Horner reiterated that Perez holds a legitimate contract with Red Bull for the year 2025.

"Checo is under contract for the upcoming year, which means he is our driver for the 2025 season," he stated.

It’s clear that there’s an open spot at VCARB; however, all the drivers there are currently on loan from Red Bull Racing.

"We have the advantage of time to discuss various possibilities with Laurent Mekies, the team principal of RB, and Peter Bayer, the CEO of RB."

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Max Verstappen's second practice session in Mexico was abruptly halted because of an unusual sound coming from his engine, leading to an early conclusion of his day.

During the second practice session of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had to halt his run prematurely because of a problem with his Formula 1 power unit.

In the second practice session, Verstappen only managed to do four laps and did not record a timed lap.

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The man from the Netherlands mentioned right away that he noticed an “odd sound” coming from his engine.

He communicated via the team radio, saying, "There is a strange sound coming from the engine."

During that moment, the Red Bull engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, instructed him to keep going.

Not long after, Verstappen communicated over the radio once more, expressing, "This sound is quite unsettling. It doesn’t seem normal."

Verstappen received instructions to enter the pit lane while Red Bull looked into the problem.

Following the incident involving George Russell that led to a red flag, Verstappen initially went back onto the circuit but soon made his way back to the pit lane.

Due to the unresolved issue, Verstappen was unable to carry out any significant laps during the second practice session.

On their official X account, Red Bull announced: "Car 1 will not participate in FP2 as we continue to look into a power unit problem."

Verstappen characterized his day as "essentially worthless".

Verstappen mentioned that the issue originated from the engine area, although he wasn't sure of the exact problem. He expressed that the day was largely unproductive for him, as he only completed four or five laps, providing little information to analyze at this time.

"I didn't have a successful session, managing only four or five laps altogether, even including some extended runs. It was definitely a day best left behind."

Max Verstappen leads the F1 drivers' championship by a margin of 57 points over Lando Norris, with five races remaining in the season.

After a contentious encounter with Norris during the United States Grand Prix, his advantage in the championship standings increased.

Norris received a five-second time penalty for passing Verstappen while off the track at Turn 12 during the race at COTA.

The penalty was pivotal in putting Norris behind Verstappen, which enabled Verstappen to extend his lead in the championship.

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2024 Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 – Results from Friday's Practice Session

Complete rundown of the practice session on Friday for the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking the 20th race in the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.

Friday's practice session outcomes for the Mexico City Grand Prix:

Session 2

Carlos Sainz was the fastest driver in the second practice session for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.

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The meeting was prolonged by half an hour, giving all the teams the opportunity to try out Pirelli's tyres designed for the upcoming year.

As a result, the session did not accurately reflect the usual speed.

Max Verstappen experienced reduced track time because of a problem with the power unit.

Session One

In the initial practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, George Russell set the fastest time, finishing 0.3 seconds quicker than Sainz.

The initial hour of practice was chaotic, marked by two red flag interruptions.

The initial incident occurred due to debris on the main straight, whereas the subsequent one was significantly more intense.

Alex Albon, while approaching Oliver Bearman, lost control of his Williams, leading to a crash.

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George Russell discusses his recent crash with Mercedes in Mexico, saying, "The vehicle began to bounce on the track, and before I could regain control, it was already spinning."

George Russell expressed his frustration following his recent crash during the second practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, admitting that he feels like he's facing a series of continuous setbacks.

After 13 minutes had passed in the second practice session, Russell was involved in a significant crash at Turn

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Footage revealed Russell hitting the curb at Turn 8, which caused him to lose control and crash into the barriers.

The accident caused the session to be postponed for an extended period while the barrier was fixed.

Because of how serious the accident was, Russell was transported to the medical facility.

Fortunately, the Mercedes driver was unharmed and was discharged from the medical center.

Before that moment, it had been a successful day for Mercedes, as Russell was leading the times in the second practice session.

Considering his second accident in a week, Russell explained to F1TV in Mexico: “To be honest, I’m not sure what occurred. The car began to bounce on the track, and before I could regain control, I was already in a spin.”

"The team faced numerous challenges this evening, as it appears that issues keep arising one after the other."

"It's quite exasperating. In the first practice session, we performed exceptionally well and maintained great speed. I attempted to follow the same path by cutting the corner, but for some reason during the second practice session, the situation unexpectedly spiraled out of control."

Russell highlighted how crucial the last practice session was, especially since he couldn't participate in FP2, which was primarily a Pirelli tire test for the following year's compounds.

He mentioned that the second practice session, being a Pirelli tire test, didn't offer much useful information for the race weekend.

"Clearly, we didn't get enough laps in. The third practice session will be crucial. We just need to ensure the car is repaired in time."

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George Russell describes the recent Mercedes collision in Mexico, saying, "The vehicle began to bounce on the track, and before I could regain control, I found myself spinning."

George Russell expressed his frustration following his recent accident during the second practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, admitting that he feels like he's facing continuous challenges at the moment.

Just 13 minutes into the second practice session, Russell experienced a significant crash at Turn 8.

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Footage revealed that Russell hit the kerb at Turn 8, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle and crash into the barriers.

The accident caused a significant postponement of the session while the barrier was being fixed.

Because of how serious the accident was, Russell was transported to the medical facility.

Fortunately, the Mercedes driver was unhurt and was discharged from the medical facility.

Before that moment, Mercedes had experienced a successful day, as Russell had set the fastest time in the second practice session.

After experiencing his second accident within a week, Russell explained to F1TV in Mexico, "To be frank, I'm unsure of what occurred. The car suddenly began to bounce off the ground, and before I could regain control, I was already spinning."

"The team had to put in a significant amount of effort once more this evening. Currently, it feels like there's a constant stream of challenges."

"It's really annoying. During the first practice session, we were performing excellently and had a lot of speed. I attempted to use the same approach by cutting that corner, but for some reason in the second practice session, things just didn't go as planned."

Russell highlighted how crucial the last practice session is, especially since he was absent from the second practice, which was focused on testing Pirelli's tire compounds for the upcoming year.

He mentioned that the second practice session (FP2) didn't provide significant insights for the race weekend since it was mainly focused on testing Pirelli tires.

"Clearly, we didn't get enough laps in. The third practice session is going to be crucial. I just hope we're able to repair the car in time."

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