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Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season is fast becoming one of the sport’s most talked-about developments. After a long and successful stint with Mercedes, Hamilton’s transition to the iconic Italian team was seen as a bold step intended to reinvigorate his career. However, the start of his journey with Ferrari has been far from ideal, leading to growing concerns over his form and future with the Scuderia.
Currently ranked seventh in the drivers’ standings, Hamilton is struggling to match the performance of his teammate Charles Leclerc, who appears more at ease with the Ferrari car. This performance disparity was particularly clear during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where Leclerc finished a staggering 30 seconds ahead of Hamilton. Such results have led many within the F1 community to speculate that the British driver is finding it difficult to adapt to his new surroundings.
Among the critics is former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, who has expressed doubts about Hamilton’s current path. He described Hamilton as appearing “demoralized” and even suggested that if things don’t improve soon, the seven-time world champion might contemplate an early retirement. Rumors have also emerged that Hamilton has missed some Ferrari team meetings, which some interpret as a sign of his possible disengagement from the team’s operations.
Despite these swirling doubts, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has come out in strong support of Hamilton. He attributed the team’s struggles to technical issues such as car balance and tire performance, rather than the driver’s capabilities. Vasseur emphasized that Hamilton still has the full confidence of the team, insisting he is “2,000 percent” behind him. He also reassured fans that Ferrari is doing everything it can to help Hamilton find his form.
Hamilton himself has admitted that the transition to Ferrari has come with challenges, including adjusting to a different car and integrating into a new team environment. Nonetheless, he remains committed to his long-term goals with the team and believes that, in time, their partnership can yield success. He views the current setbacks as part of the natural learning curve in such a significant career shift.
All eyes are now on the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, which could be a pivotal race for Hamilton. A solid performance might help ease the growing pressure and renew optimism in his Ferrari journey. On the other hand, another disappointing result could further fuel speculation about whether his move to Ferrari will prove to be a brief and troubled chapter in an otherwise stellar career.
