Overview

• Ferrari has identified an underperforming component in Lewis Hamilton's car, which they aim to fix before the Bahrain Grand Prix.
• Hamilton finished seventh and Leclerc fourth at the Japanese Grand Prix, with both drivers acknowledging the team's lack of pace compared to Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes.
• Hamilton has raised concerns about his car's performance deficit relative to Leclerc's, citing issues with downforce and rear-end performance.
• Ferrari has yet to secure a podium finish in the first three races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, following disqualifications in China for technical infringements.
• Both drivers remain optimistic that Ferrari's efforts to address technical challenges can yield improvements in upcoming races.