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F1 Expert Issues Crucial Warning Amid Lewis Hamilton Retirement Buzz

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 1:12 PM ET

As speculation continues to swirl around Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1, Sky Sports commentator David Croft has stepped in with a strong statement and a warning.

“Lewis will be around next year. He’s not going anywhere,” Croft firmly said on the Sky F1 Show, addressing recent retirement chatter. While fans and experts alike have raised eyebrows at Hamilton’s recent form, Croft insists it’s too soon to write off the seven-time world champion.

Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has yet to deliver the fireworks some expected. Despite flashes of brilliance, most notably in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, where he looked “an absolute world-beater,” according to Croft recent performances have left many wanting more. At the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton struggled for race pace.

Croft added that Ferrari acknowledged an unspecified issue with Hamilton’s car during the final phase in Barcelona, which may have contributed to his drop-off. “If there was something fundamentally wrong with the car, then that offers a morale boost to Lewis,” he said.

But the pressure is mounting.

Croft believes the Canadian Grand Prix could be a pivotal moment in Hamilton’s season. “Canada is a place he loves. This is Lewis Hamilton’s track. If he has another down day like he did in Barcelona, then there’s issues,” he warned. “But look, if anyone can turn it around, it’s Lewis.”

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With the eyes of the F1 world now turning toward Montreal, the spotlight on Hamilton has never been more intense. Retirement may be trending, but according to Croft, Lewis is far from finished.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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