Overview

• Hamilton has gone 14 races without a grand prix podium, trailing Charles Leclerc in both qualifying head-to-head and race results.
• Guenther Steiner and other commentators have cited a loss of self-confidence, rather than age, as the primary barrier to Hamilton unlocking the SF-25’s performance.
• Ralf Schumacher has suggested Hamilton may be “too old to adapt,” and Bernie Ecclestone described the signing as “political,” intensifying questions over Ferrari’s decision.
• Stefano Domenicali has publicly defended Hamilton as “a jewel” with the potential to recover and claim an eighth title with Ferrari.
• Attention now turns to the mid-season break and the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with the 2026 regulation overhaul seen as a decisive opportunity for both Ferrari’s car balance and Hamilton’s future.