Having told his critics that they are \u201cnot even on my level\u201d, Lewis Hamilton is \u201cbasically right\u201d according to Ralf Schumacher.<\/p>\n
Among those criticising the seven-time World Champion at times in a disappointing first season with Ferrari was Schumacher. But while he does not challenge Hamilton\u2019s statement, he advised that \u201ca little more self-reflection\u201d would be to his benefit.<\/p>\n
Lewis Hamilton receives advice after message to critics<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> for news you can trust<\/p>\n This article was originally published on January 9 2026<\/p>\n Hamilton<\/a> failed to score a podium in his first season with Ferrari in 2025. After all the hype as Formula 1\u2019s most successful driver and team combined, it has left Hamilton facing a critical F1 2026 to truly ignite this partnership.<\/p>\n Ending last year 86 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc, the likes of Nico Rosberg \u2013 Hamilton\u2019s former teammate \u2013 suggested that a \u201clittle scratch\u201d had been inflicted upon Hamilton\u2019s legacy by his Ferrari struggles.<\/p>\n Schumacher, meanwhile, had suggested that Hamilton \u201cneeds to let go\u201d for the good of Ferrari in F1 2026.<\/p>\n When Hamilton was informed, by PlanetF1.com and other media outlets, of such opinions, and asked for his response, his stance was clear.<\/p>\n \u201cI won\u2019t say anything to them,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n \u201cNone of them have done what I\u2019ve done. They\u2019re not even on my level.\u201d<\/p>\n Schumacher was not arguing that claim when he addressed the comments with Sport1.<\/p>\n Yet he advised Hamilton that taking a longer, harder look at himself could do no harm.<\/p>\n \u201cI find his statement interesting that only people who have never been as successful as him criticise him,\u201d said Schumacher.<\/p>\n \u201cBasically, he\u2019s right \u2013 but a little more self-reflection would still do him good.\u201d<\/p>\n More on Lewis Hamilton from PlanetF1.com<\/p>\n Think Lewis Hamilton regrets his move to Ferrari? Just wait until 2026<\/a><\/p>\n