Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari is facing a setback with an underperforming part, causing a performance dip.
- Hamilton’s recent P7 finish in Japan comes amid struggles with his Ferrari’s current performance capabilities.
- While teammate Leclerc thrived, Hamilton faced issues but hopes improvements will change that.
- Hamilton talks candidly about the challenges his car is experiencing and his hopes for upcoming changes.
- The upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix is seen as a potential turning point for Hamilton and his Ferrari team.
Lewis Hamilton recently opened up about performance issues plaguing his Ferrari SF-25. After securing seventh place in Japan, he revealed that an element of his car has been identified as underperforming. This revelation comes on the heels of a series of races where Hamilton has consistently finished behind his teammate, Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton’s struggle was evident during the Japanese Grand Prix, a race sparse in on-track overtakes. Still, he managed to climb to P7, overtaking Isack Hadjar but staying behind Mercedes’ George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Highlighting the current limitations, Hamilton spoke to reporters, saying he had maximized the car’s potential despite its issues.
He shared his optimism for future races, noting a significant gap between his and Leclerc’s performances due to this underperformance. Hamilton hopes that addressing this flaw will lead to better results in the future. ‘I’m really hoping when that’s fixed, I’ll start getting a bit better results,’ he mentioned, showing a positive outlook for subsequent races.
As Bahrain approaches, Hamilton is hopeful for progress, acknowledging that Ferrari ranks fourth in the current standings behind heavyweights McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull. The potential improvements to his car could be a step towards closing the performance gap, which Hamilton noted in terms of downforce levels. ‘We’re a little bit off the other guys in terms of performance,’ he candidly stated.
With the next race around the corner, Hamilton is set on seeing advancement, although he did not confirm whether upgrades will be part of the Bahrain Grand Prix. He underlined the arduous task of scaling the ranks and competing with top-tier teams. It’s clear Hamilton is focused on using future improvements to elevate his race results.
Hamilton is ready to face the challenges head-on, aiming for better outcomes with anticipated improvements.
