Hamilton casts doubt over future in F1 after poor finish for Ferrari in Hungary
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Hamilton's performance raises serious questions about his ability to compete at the highest level in his 40s. Former drivers like Ralf Schumacher see parallels to their own retirement decisions when they could no longer match younger teammates. The consistent gap to Leclerc and lack of podium finishes suggest Hamilton may be past his prime.