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Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season hasn’t yet delivered the resurgence fans were hoping for. Instead, his former teammate Nico Rosberg suggests that the early signs at Ferrari represent not a fresh chapter, but a continuation of Hamilton’s decline witnessed in his final year with Mercedes in 2024.

Rosberg, who famously won the 2016 World Championship against Hamilton during their intense rivalry at Mercedes, has voiced concern that age may finally be impacting the seven-time World Champion’s performance. According to Rosberg, Hamilton’s struggles in 2025 are not merely about adjusting to a new team or car, but potentially a result of the natural decline that comes with age—something no driver, no matter how great, can fully avoid.

Hamilton, now 40, made headlines with his blockbuster move to Ferrari after spending over a decade at Mercedes. The switch was widely seen as a bold new challenge and a potential fairy-tale end to his career. However, early indicators suggest the transition has not been smooth. The Briton appears to be facing the same performance issues he did at Mercedes last season, raising questions about whether Ferrari’s machinery or Hamilton’s age is the more significant factor.

During the 2024 season, Hamilton did secure two race wins—demonstrating that the competitive fire and capability were still there—but was notably outperformed in qualifying by his younger teammate George Russell. Russell consistently had the edge in one-lap pace, leading many to speculate whether Hamilton’s reflexes and outright speed were beginning to fade. Hamilton’s own admission during the penultimate race in Qatar added weight to this theory. In a rare moment of public vulnerability, the legendary driver said he was “not fast anymore,” a comment that sparked both concern and debate within the F1 community.

Now, at Ferrari, many expected a rebirth. The legendary Scuderia was seen as the ideal place for Hamilton to launch a comeback, especially given the team’s visible improvements in recent years. But the same challenges that haunted him at Mercedes seem to have followed him to Maranello. From underwhelming qualifying sessions to inconsistent race performances, the results so far have not matched the immense expectations that came with his arrival.

Rosberg, now a prominent pundit on Sky F1, believes this may simply be a matter of biology catching up with Hamilton. “There comes a point where every driver begins to slow down, even if it’s just by a fraction. At this level, that’s enough to make a big difference,” Rosberg stated.

While it is far too early to write off Hamilton completely—especially given his proven resilience and history of bouncing back—the signs are becoming harder to ignore. Ferrari fans and F1 followers around the world are watching closely to see if the British icon can rediscover his top form or if his twilight years in the sport will be defined by gradual decline rather than final glory.