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Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Highlights Communication and Strategy Struggles

Hamilton's 10th-place finish in Australia underscores early challenges with Ferrari's SF-25 car and race strategy, as the team looks to improve ahead of the Chinese 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

  • Lewis Hamilton finished 10th in his first race with Ferrari, struggling to adapt to the SF-25 car and wet conditions at the Australian Grand Prix.
  • Communication issues with race engineer Riccardo Adami were evident, with Hamilton expressing frustration over unnecessary radio updates during the race.
  • Ferrari's pit strategy was criticized for delaying the switch to intermediate tires, which may have cost both drivers better results.
  • Hamilton was outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc throughout the weekend, including qualifying and race sessions.
  • Despite the setbacks, Ferrari leadership and Hamilton remain optimistic, focusing on improving communication and car performance for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix.