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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Future in Doubt as Struggles Continue in 2025 Season
Speculation is mounting around Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1 as he continues to struggle with his transition to Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, who made a sensational switch from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season, has yet to find his rhythm with the Italian squad. Amid disappointing performances and visible frustration, questions are now being raised over whether Hamilton might cut his time at Ferrari short—possibly as early as this year.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was hailed as one of the most dramatic transfers in F1 history, bringing fresh hope to a team that has not won a title since 2008. However, just a few races into the season, that optimism is fading. At 40 years old, Hamilton is finding it difficult to adapt to Ferrari’s 2025 car, the SF-25. Despite his history of success and experience transitioning teams—like his move from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013—this particular change is proving to be a far steeper challenge.
The British driver has openly admitted that he’s struggling to connect with the new car. His lack of pace and comfort in the SF-25 has become a recurring topic in post-race interviews, where he frequently highlights the challenges he’s facing. During the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, the contrast between the two Ferrari teammates was stark. Charles Leclerc, now in his seventh season with the team, secured a solid P3 podium finish, while Hamilton could only manage seventh place.
After that race, Hamilton acknowledged Leclerc’s strong performance and said, “Clearly the car is capable of being P3, so Charles did a great job today… I can’t blame it on that.” The admission marked a turning point in tone, indicating that Hamilton may be running out of explanations for his underwhelming results.
On Backstage Boxengasse, a podcast by Sky Sports Germany, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher gave a sobering assessment of Hamilton’s current state. Schumacher, who raced in Formula 1 for over a decade, suggested that Hamilton’s difficulties with the car could lead him to walk away from the sport earlier than expected. “He just can’t cope with the car,” Schumacher said. “We talk a lot about Lando Norris, but it’s almost worse with Lewis. You can see it—he’s slumped over, looks defeated. If you’re always slower and feel like you have no more resources, then you start to lose everything.”
Schumacher emphasized the mental and emotional toll that constant underperformance can have on a driver, especially one accustomed to success. “I know from my own experience,” he continued. “When things go on like this, it stops being fun. Eventually, you wake up one morning and ask yourself, ‘Why am I doing this? I’m not enjoying it, I’m not performing, and I’m dragging the team down.’”
Adding fuel to the rumors, it has been reported that Hamilton has opted out of attending certain Ferrari team meetings in recent weeks, prompting further concerns about his level of engagement and morale. While there has been no official comment from Hamilton or the team regarding his future, the signs of tension and dissatisfaction are becoming difficult to ignore.
Despite a glimmer of promise in China—where Hamilton secured a sprint race victory in March—his overall performance has not met expectations. His results pale in comparison to his peak years at Mercedes, where he was regularly battling for wins and championships. With each passing race, the pressure intensifies—not just on Hamilton, but also on Ferrari, who had hoped the arrival of a seasoned champion would bring them closer to title contention.
The next few races will be crucial. If Hamilton and Ferrari cannot turn things around, speculation about an early exit may quickly turn into reality. For now, all eyes remain on Hamilton to see whether he can find his footing—or whether his time in red may end far sooner than anyone anticipated.
