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Lewis Hamilton’s tough start to life at Ferrari may soon take a positive turn, with team principal Fred Vasseur offering reassurance about upcoming improvements to the team’s 2025 Formula 1 car. After a frustrating Miami Grand Prix weekend, Vasseur confirmed that key upgrades to the SF-25 chassis are on the horizon, providing hope for better performance in the races to come.
During the Miami event, Hamilton endured a difficult race that ended with him in eighth place. The seven-time world champion expressed visible frustration over team communications, particularly due to a delay in team orders during the race. A tense exchange over team radio with engineer Riccardo Adami captured Hamilton’s dissatisfaction, as Ferrari’s strategic decisions came under scrutiny. The result marked another disappointing outing for the Scuderia, as they fell further behind front-runners Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes.
One of the most glaring issues was the SF-25’s lack of competitiveness in low-speed corners—a weakness that became evident at the Miami International Autodrome. While Ferrari had shown flashes of potential earlier in the season, their pace in Miami lagged behind their main rivals. Both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc struggled to extract performance from the car, raising questions about the car’s development direction and in-race decision-making.
In response, Fred Vasseur has acknowledged the team’s shortcomings and outlined a development path that includes significant upgrades. These changes are expected to be implemented soon, as the team targets improved handling and greater consistency in race performance. According to Vasseur, the timing and effectiveness of these upgrades could define Ferrari’s championship hopes this season.
The SF-25, equipped with a pullrod suspension setup, was intended to give Ferrari a competitive edge with better aerodynamic efficiency and responsiveness. However, the car has proven difficult to master, particularly for Hamilton, who is still adjusting after years of driving Mercedes machinery. The team is now focused on fine-tuning the car’s balance and adapting it to Hamilton’s style, in hopes of unlocking its full potential.
As the Formula 1 calendar moves toward the European leg of the season, Ferrari hopes the upcoming updates will close the gap to their rivals. For Hamilton, the upgrades represent a crucial step in his quest to challenge for podiums and victories with his new team.
