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Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Ends in Disappointing 10th Place Finish

The seven-time world champion struggled with unfamiliar car dynamics, communication issues, and strategic missteps in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari waves to the crowd on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

Overview

  • Hamilton's first race with Ferrari saw him finish 10th, a lackluster start compared to the high expectations surrounding his move to the team.
  • Ferrari's strategy missteps during the rain-affected race, including delayed tire changes, contributed to Hamilton's struggles on track.
  • Communication issues between Hamilton and his new race engineer, Riccardo Adami, highlighted the challenges of adapting to a new team dynamic after 12 years at Mercedes.
  • Hamilton was consistently outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc throughout the weekend, underscoring the adjustment period required for the veteran driver in his new car.
  • Despite the disappointing result, Hamilton and Ferrari remain optimistic about improving their performance in upcoming races, starting with the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend.