Former Formula 1 driver and current FIA steward Johnny
Herbert predicted Lewis Hamilton “won’t just drop” Mercedes in the final few
races, despite a difficult weekend in Brazil.
Hamilton was in pain during practice at Interlagos due to
bouncing returning on the resurfaced track, with the seven-time World Champion
crossing the line 10th in a disappointing weekend overall.
Johnny Herbert makes Lewis Hamilton prediction ahead of
final Mercedes races
Hamilton’s radio comments after the Brazilian Grand Prix
prompted ill-placed speculation that he may step out of the car for the
remaining races, with PlanetF1.com
understanding his message was most likely related to his pit crew due
to their rotation system.
He said at the time: “If this is the last time I get
to perform, it’s a shame that it wasn’t great, but grateful for you.”
The Briton added that the W15 was “the worst the
car’s ever been” as he struggled into the points over the weekend, with a gap
in the calendar now underway before three final races as a Mercedes driver
before his move to Ferrari.
Herbert believes a significant portion of Mercedes’
“energy and input” will now be heading George Russell’s way, given he will be
staying on with the team next season, but Hamilton “won’t just drop” the team
with which he has enjoyed the bulk of his success in his career either.
“Lewis Hamilton can’t wait to get to Christmas, he says. It
is very confusing,” Herbert told SafestBettingSites.
“There are times when he shows his real raw speed and then
it all vanishes. How and why does that happen? That’s what I don’t understand.
“The car is a bit up and down like a yoyo anyway and George
has similar issues.
“Lewis is coming to the end of his time at Mercedes and George is the future. And Antonelli is lined up for next season.
