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Lewis Hamilton’s Struggles at Ferrari Spark Stark Warning from…read more
Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated move to Ferrari has not gone according to plan so far, as the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion continues to struggle in the early stages of the 2025 season. Despite high expectations, Hamilton has yet to finish higher than fifth place in his first five Grand Prix races in the famous red car. His only highlight so far has been a Sprint race victory in China, where he led from start to finish. However, in the main races, he currently sits just seventh in the Drivers’ Championship, well behind his teammate Charles Leclerc.
After a particularly difficult weekend in Saudi Arabia where he trailed Leclerc by over 30 seconds, Hamilton admitted he has no clear explanation for his lack of pace. “There’s nothing specific,” he told reporters, including those from PlanetF1.com. “The balance is off, I can’t feel the car properly beneath me. But there’s no one issue we can point to.”
He added that the team has yet to find a solution, and he fears the situation might persist through the rest of the season. “Right now, there’s no fix. This is what we’ve got. It’s going to be a tough year.”
His challenging performances have led to growing speculation about his future, with former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher predicting that Hamilton may eventually decide he’s had enough and walk away. Jaime Alguersuari, another ex-driver, echoed similar thoughts.
Yet, Hamilton remains defiant and determined to keep pushing forward. At a recent public event in London, he addressed his fans with optimism and resilience. “Please keep your fingers crossed,” he said. “I’m not going to give up. We’re going to keep improving. Still we rise, right?”
That message of persistence has found strong support from another former Ferrari driver and World Champion, Sebastian Vettel. Speaking to Sky Sports, Vettel was quick to defend Hamilton’s capabilities and caution critics against dismissing him too soon.
“I believe Lewis can still drive – there’s absolutely no doubt about that,” said Vettel. “He can do whatever is needed. It’s just a matter of adapting to a new situation.”
Vettel emphasized that it’s completely normal for a driver to need time to settle into a new team, especially one with a different culture and working style. “It’s a new environment, new people, and a very different way of operating. Some drivers just need longer to adjust, and that’s okay.”
He also pointed out that Ferrari, despite their recent setbacks, remains a strong team. They nearly won the Constructors’ Championship last year and could return to top form if development goes in the right direction. “You shouldn’t write off either the team or its drivers,” Vettel insisted.
This isn’t the first time Vettel has publicly backed Hamilton. Speaking on a BBC Sports World podcast recently, the 37-year-old German reflected on his own time at Ferrari, where his hopes of a title were dashed by Hamilton’s dominance in 2017 and 2018. “It didn’t work out for me because Lewis was there,” he said. “Now let’s see how it works out for him.”
Vettel expressed hope that Hamilton could succeed where he fell short – by delivering Ferrari a long-awaited championship. “He’s still one of the most talented drivers on the grid, and also one of the most vocal and influential,” Vettel said. “His driving record speaks for itself. But beyond that, he continues to use his platform in a positive way. Naturally, my fingers are crossed for him to finally bring Ferrari the championship.”
Vettel’s comments serve as both a vote of confidence and a warning to Hamilton’s critics: don’t be too
quick to count him out.
