Overview

• Surer said Hamilton only excels in the fastest car and "runs into problems" without it, in remarks reported by multiple outlets from his Vollgas interview.
• Hamilton has yet to score a full Grand Prix podium for Ferrari this season, with only a China Sprint win breaking an otherwise lean campaign.
• Reports highlight Hamilton’s adaptation to Brembo brakes as a specific hurdle, with reduced confidence under late braking compared to his Mercedes years.
• Surer contrasted Hamilton with Fernando Alonso’s ability to handle imperfect machinery and noted Hamilton’s past difficulties versus George Russell and now Charles Leclerc.
• GPFans reports Hamilton has tried to refocus on enjoying racing after visible frustration earlier in the year, as Motorsport Week notes Ferrari attention is turning to 2026.