Overview

• Lewis Hamilton, in his first season with Ferrari, has yet to secure a grand prix podium after six rounds, placing seventh in the championship standings.
• A mysterious performance issue with the SF-25 has hindered both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc since the Shanghai sprint race, where Hamilton claimed Ferrari's sole victory of 2025 so far.
• Hamilton trails Leclerc in qualifying head-to-heads 6-2, with an average deficit of 0.216 seconds, as both drivers struggle to extract consistent pace from the car.
• Former team principal Otmar Szafnauer has expressed confidence in Hamilton's ability to adapt and improve as the season progresses, citing his competitive resilience.
• Ferrari is optimistic about addressing the car's issues ahead of the upcoming race in Imola, though expectations remain tempered for subsequent events such as Monaco.