A Ferrari Formula 1 legend has made an assessment of how long Lewis Hamilton can continue on in the sport.

However, Hamilton’s time with the team has not got off to a good start, with the Brit sat down in sixth in the drivers’ championship on just 63 points from his first eight grands prix weekends.

When will Lewis Hamilton retire?

Hamilton is currently contracted until the end of the 2026 season, although Ralf Schumacher recently questioned whether the Brit would see out that contract or retire sooner.

2026 will be a huge year for the Hamilton-Ferrari partnership, with regulation changes set to determine whether or not Ferrari can give him a car capable of challenging for an eighth world title, and Hamilton’s performances determining whether he is still capable of performing at that level.

At last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton finished almost 50 seconds behind team-mate Leclerc, who managed to secure the team’s second grand prix podium of the season while Hamilton could only finish fifth.