LEWIS HAMILTON would finish last if he drove for Williams or Haas, claims F1 rival Pierre Gasly.
The Scuderia AlphaTauri driver suggested Hamilton’s talent would not be enough to make him competitive if he was part of a poorer team.
Much of Lewis Hamilton’s success depends on the expertise of Mercedes, claims Pierre Gasly
Gasly claimed Hamilton would finish last if he drove for Williams or Haas
Hamilton has won five of the last seven championships and only missed out in 2021 due to Michael Masi breaking safety car rules, for which the race director was sacked.
But Gasly feels Mercedes give the Brit a huge advantage and if not for their expertise he would struggle.
Gasly said on Mashup: “Unfortunately in our sport, the car makes the majority of the result.
“Even if Lewis is the best driver in F1 history, today, in a Williams or a Haas, he would finish last.”
Hamilton is set to return to the grid in a bid to reclaim his world champion status this year after months of speculation he could retire.
This week Mercedes confirmed Hamilton will be returning despite his agonising defeat in Abu Dhabi.
And he will be joined by new team-mate George Russell, who will put Gasly’s theory to the test.
The Brit previously raced for Williams and has finished 20th, 18th and 15th in his last three years.
So if Russell battles at the top of the standings this year he will support Gasly’s assertion that the car plays a huge role in determining success.
