Lewis Hamilton beats Michael Schumacher in the battle of Formula 1's seven-time world champions.

That's the view of Williams team principal James Vowles, who worked with both of F1's greatest drivers during their time with Mercedes.

Hamilton has long been compared to Schumacher , with the pair the only two seven-time champions in the sport's history.

He is already attempting to emulate the German in ending Ferrari's long wait for a title - as Schumacher did with his first championship with the Scuderia in 2000.

However, Hamilton has been struggling in red , recently calling himself ‘useless’ post-session and suggested Ferrari replace him .

At the Hungarian Grand Prix, the 40-year-old qualified 12th, 11 places below teammate and pole sitter Charles Leclerc .

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