Overview

• Lewis Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari in 2025, has yet to match teammate Charles Leclerc’s pace, finishing behind him in all five races so far.
• Hamilton currently sits seventh in the Drivers’ Championship, with his best result being fifth place in Bahrain, and has openly admitted uncertainty about fixing his performance struggles.
• Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has publicly defended Hamilton, pledging unwavering support and dismissing external critiques as unfounded.
• Experts, including Günther Steiner and Christian Danner, have raised concerns about Hamilton’s motivation and confidence, citing his difficulties adapting to Ferrari’s SF-25 car and team environment.
• Meanwhile, Mercedes has thrived without Hamilton, scoring over double the points they had at this stage last year, highlighting the contrast in fortunes between the two teams.