Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher have been the “GOATs” of the sport and have been known for a long time. But their long battles and achievements came from a long time of racing. Michael Schumacher first became a champion with his Benetton team. His second world championship also went with the team however, it was when he moved to Ferrari that Schumacher went on to become a seven-time champion.
After his move to Ferrari, the German was in the making of the best in the sport. However, after his leave from Mercedes because of Lewis Hamilton, the Brit took it upon himself to continue Schumacher’s legacy.
Michael Schumacher was once the only driver in Formula 1 history to win seven world championship titles. However, Lewis Hamilton came along and went on to become the only other seven-time Formula 1 driver in Formula 1 history. But he did not just stop there, he became the only driver to achieve the most wins, pole positions, and podiums in Formula 1 history.
However, there is one thing that Hamilton might beat Schumacher at. Although the two are on their own levels of achievement and brilliance, Hamilton is potentially going to break a record set by Schumacher. Hamilton has been of major importance in the sport. The Brit has brought a lot of awareness of the sport and has promoted it outside. However, he has now become yet another nightmare to another driver’s record in the sport.
Lewis Hamilton becomes Schumacher’s nightmare
Lewis Hamilton still has some “unfinished business” in the sport. With that being said he may be onto beating one of Schumacher’s records. Although it’s not the one that every fan might be wanting, who knows it may come along too. Lewis Hamilton recently signed a contract with Mercedes. The contract is an extension of $60 million for two years. However, this means that Lewis Hamilton will continue with the team for two more years.
With his latest admission in the sport, and confirming he’s here to stay, he has broken Schumacher’s record of working with the same team for more than 11 years. Michael Schumacher is the only driver who has spent 11 years with one team. He was with his Ferrari team from 1996 to 2006. Lewis Hamilton’s two-year contract will add two more years to his 10 years with the team.
With that being said, his contract suggests his stay in the sport, it won’t be too long until he breaks yet another one of Schumacher’s records. Hamilton has struggled with the car this and last season. However, Mercedes has been optimistic about their 2024 car. While they hope to finally win a championship title with the Brit, only time can tell.