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Critics Tell Hamilton to Reclaim Confidence as Ferrari Frustrations Deepen

Critics say his public self-criticism has undermined his confidence more than the SF-25’s handling.

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ahead of the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari walks in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 24, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.
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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.