Breaking:Lewis Hamilton Reflects on Early Ferrari Struggles by Drawing Parallels with His M…read more
Breaking:Lewis Hamilton Reflects on Early Ferrari Struggles by Drawing Parallels with His M…read more
Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the challenges he’s facing during his transition to Ferrari, drawing comparisons to his early struggles when he first joined Mercedes. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, who claimed six of those titles during his tenure at Mercedes, is still working to find his footing within the Italian team as the 2025 season unfolds.
Despite his immense experience and pedigree, Hamilton has found the opening rounds of his debut Ferrari campaign to be more difficult than anticipated. Aside from a glimmer of success with a sprint race victory in China, the results have largely failed to meet expectations. Hamilton himself has admitted that adjusting to the SF-25 has been a complex process and hinted that it may take the rest of the season to fully adapt.
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has been unwavering in his support, stating he backs Hamilton “2,000 percent.” Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz—the man Hamilton replaced—commented that he wasn’t surprised to see the British driver facing initial challenges, emphasizing the unique characteristics of the Ferrari setup.
One of the main hurdles Hamilton is encountering involves adapting to Brembo brakes, a stark contrast from the Carbon Industrie systems he was accustomed to at Mercedes. He’s also adjusting to different engine braking strategies, which aren’t employed the same way in his former team’s car. These technical differences are compounded by the need to build a working rhythm with a new set of engineers who had previously tailored the car to suit Sainz’s driving style.
Speaking to journalists, Hamilton reflected: “When I joined Mercedes, the first six months were tough getting attuned to working with new people.” He acknowledged that while there have been moments of promise, consistency remains elusive. “The engineers I’m working with are used to setting up the car for a different driver and driving style. I’m used to something completely different too. So it’s a mix of many factors that are slowing down our progress.
