Jeremy Clarkson believes that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is “too old” for Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton has struggled recently, particularly in qualifying sessions, where he’s been unable to secure strong lap times for Mercedes.

English TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has shared his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s performance for Mercedes at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Throughout his career, Clarkson has hosted several successful television shows, including Top Gear and The Grand Tour.

Lewis Hamilton has faced challenges for most of the season. Despite his impressive victories at Silverstone and Spa, the Briton has struggled to find speed and balance from behind the wheel. He finished P10 at Interlagos last weekend, unable to master the difficult rainy conditions.

Jeremy Clarkson has since argued that the 39-year-old is past his prime in top-tier motorsport. He also suggested that Hamilton might be feeling the effects of aging, leading to less successful performances.

Lewis Hamilton may no longer be at his peak performance. After a challenging qualifying session where he ended up near the back, Hamilton pointed to car issues as the reason. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell secured a spot on the front row of the grid. There’s speculation that since Lewis is set to move to Ferrari next year, perhaps there’s some sabotage involved—like filling his fuel tank with lemon barley water instead of petrol—but such theories are dubious. It’s more plausible that age might be catching up with him.

Jeremy Clarkson through RacingNews365

Hamilton is scheduled to join Ferrari next season, leaving the Silver Arrows after an illustrious 12-year career. He hopes that the Maranello-based team can assist him in achieving his dream of winning a record-breaking eighth world championship.