Overview
- Lewis Hamilton returns from the summer break without a Ferrari grand-prix podium after 14 races and trails Charles Leclerc by 42 points.
- Italian commentators like Matteo Bobbi have criticized Hamilton’s downbeat interviews, urging him to remember his champion’s mindset.
- Guenther Steiner and Ralf Schumacher argue that Hamilton’s self-doubt worsens the SF-25’s rear-stability issues, which are better suited to Leclerc’s driving style.
- Hamilton has provided Ferrari with extensive development analyses and pushed for setup changes, fueling internal friction at Maranello.
- With Ferrari still chasing the constructors’ championship and the 2026 regulation overhaul ahead, some pundits speculate Hamilton could reconsider his Formula 1 future if performances do not improve.