![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lewis-hamilton-snaps-back-at-short-minded-sir-jackie-stewart-after-f1-icons-criticism/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_Sir-Jackie-Stewart-Lewis-Hamilton-main-AP-PA.jpg&description=Three-time F1 world champion Stewart questioned seven-time title winner Hamilton's motivation to keep winning, prompting a snappy response from the Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton hit back at Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart after the Scot claimed he "no longer has the hunger" to beat Max Verstappen. Hamilton signed a new two-year contract extension prior to the Italian Grand Prix. It means he will remain with Mercedes and in F1 until the end of the 2025 season, shortly before he turns 41. Despite that commitment, Sir Jackie is not convinced that Hamilton has the hunger to achieve what he wants during that time – an eighth title. "The truth is that in the last decade he competed with Mercedes for a team that was virtually out of competition," the Scot told German newspaper BILD. During this time, Lewis only had one real competitor – his respective team-mate. Except for 2016, he always emerged victorious from the duel. And then he lost to Nico Rosberg. With respect, [Rosberg is] a good driver, but not the most talented in the world. "But Rosberg was hungry and had the absolute will to become world champion. Lewis no longer has that hunger. Because of that – and because the car is no longer quite as powerful – he has serious problems." Hamilton returned this week to his home town of Stevenage to meet youngsters as part of his important work outside of racing to create STEM pathways towards different careers. And while there, he was asked about what Sir Jackie had said. Catch all the action from Formula One on Sky Sports and get exclusive access to races, qualifying and much more for every Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen to Lewis Hamilton, you won't miss a lap on Sky Sports. £22 a month In response, he was critical of the motorsport legend. " There are people who are very short minded that make the comments that they do, not knowing the work that has been done in the background," he replied. And he went on to add that he does not plan to be so vocal about drivers and){kind=link}
Three-time F1 world champion Stewart questioned seven-time title winner Hamilton’s motivation to keep winning, prompting a snappy response from the Mercedes racer
Lewis Hamilton hit back at Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart after the Scot claimed he “no longer has the hunger” to beat Max Verstappen.
Hamilton signed a new two-year contract extension prior to the Italian Grand Prix. It means he will remain with Mercedes and in F1 until the end of the 2025 season, shortly before he turns 41.
Despite that commitment, Sir Jackie is not convinced that Hamilton has the hunger to achieve what he wants during that time â an eighth title. “The truth is that in the last decade he competed with Mercedes for a team that was virtually out of competition,” the Scot told German newspaper BILD.
During this time, Lewis only had one real competitor â his respective team-mate. Except for 2016, he always emerged victorious from the duel. And then he lost to Nico Rosberg. With respect, [Rosberg is] a good driver, but not the most talented in the world.