Vettel joins Mercedes Jr. Schumacher Jr. does not believe Hamilton chose to retire

Foreign media believe that if Hamilton chooses to retire, Mercedes may offer Vettel a contract. Among the current F1 drivers, with the exception of Hamilton, four-time world champion Vettel is one of the strongest fighters.

But even as Hamilton remains silent, most experts believe there will be no retirement, including Ralph Schumacher.

"If he (Vettel) has the potential to join Mercedes, he will accept it 100 per cent because then he has a better chance of winning the world championship again. That's what Sebastian wants, he wants to win the game. ”

Because of the major changes in the rules of the 2022 season, all teams started from scratch. With an experienced world champion like Vettel, Mercedes will be even more impactful.

Another reason for choosing Vettel was that he had a good understanding of The Mercedes engine during his season at Aston Martin, as as Aston Martin's car design philosophy was very similar to Mercedes'.

Even so, Schumacher Jr. didn't think there would be a situation like Vettel replacing Hamilton.

First of all, Hamilton has not officially left; secondly, Wolff still has a few talented drivers in his hands. So I'm not bullish on Sebastian. ”

"I believe that Hamilton can earn 30 million, or even 40 million a year, which is something he would very much like to see, and he will not give up on it easily."

As for Hamilton's behavior after the season, Schumacher Jr. thinks he is a little careful.

Although the Hamilton gentleman congratulated Verstappen after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he subsequently missed the FIA awards ceremony, which was very unfair to Verstappen. But at the same time, the disappointment Hamilton felt in Abu Dhabi can be understood.

"Hamilton should write it off and start a new chapter."

"Now we can only hope that Hamilton and Wolfe will forget about it."

Schumacher Jr. said he would like to see Hamilton continue to drive a Mercedes car next season no matter what.