Schumacher tips Hamilton as future ace
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher has tipped British karting ace Lewis Hamilton as a Grand Prix star of the future
Schumacher raced against Hamilton for the first time at the weekend in the final round of the Formula Super A karting World Championship at Kerpen in Germany. Schuey spun out of the first place but was classified as runner-up in the second, while Hamilton finished strongly in the top 10 in both events.
"He's a quality driver, very strong and only 16," said Schumacher. "If he keeps this up I'm sure he will reach F1. It's something special to see a kid of his age out on the circuit. He's clearly got the right racing mentality."
Hamilton, whose career is being masterminded by McLaren, has struggled in karts this year but will move up to cars in the upcoming Formula Renault Winter Series.
He said: "I never really had a chance to get near Schumacher, which was a shame because I'd have liked to beat him around a few corners."
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