{
  "id": 19705527,
  "title": "Guenther Steiner suggests Max Verstappen could be better suited to lead Ferrari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/guenther-steiner-suggests-max-verstappen-could-be-better-suited-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/guenther-steiner-suggests-max-verstappen-could-be-better-suited-to-lead-ferrari/10874192/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Racing enthusiast Guenther Steiner has stirred a debate within the Formula 1 community by suggesting that Max Verstappen might be the ideal leader for Ferrari rather than Lewis Hamilton. Steiner, formerly the team principal of Haas F1 Team, posed this question on The Red Flags Podcast. He noted that when strong drivers, such as Michael Schumacher, took over Ferrari, the team experienced success. However, Fernando Alonso's tenure did not yield the same results, leaving the question of whether Lewis Hamilton could bring the same magic to Ferrari still open.\n\nSteiner's comments come after a particularly challenging season for Hamilton at Ferrari. Despite claiming his first win with the team at the Barcelona Catalunya Grand Prix, Hamilton has faced criticism for his on-track clashes with teammate Charles Leclerc. The team's dynamics have been under scrutiny, with some suggesting that a change in leadership could be the key to Ferrari's resurgence.\n\nWhen asked whether Verstappen would be a better fit for the role, Steiner defended his choice, praising Verstappen's relentless dedication. He acknowledged that securing Verstappen is unlikely at the moment, but expressed confidence that if Ferrari were to give Hamilton another chance, they would be making a significant mistake. The debate underscores the ongoing discussions about the right mix of talent and leadership to propel Ferrari back to the forefront of Formula 1.",
  "summary": "Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned whether Lewis Hamilton is the driver to turn Ferrari's fortunes around, suggesting Max Verstappen might be better suited to the role. Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a successful 12-year stint with Mercedes, during which time he won six of his seven world titles. After a tricky first season with Ferrari, the ... Keep…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}