Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari hasn’t been smooth, with recent performances raising eyebrows.
- Despite a win in China, Hamilton’s overall experience with Ferrari is falling short of expectations.
- Qualifying struggles in Saudi Arabia highlight the disconnect between Hamilton and the Ferrari SF-25.
- Hamilton admits to feeling unfamiliar with his car, resulting in slower lap times than teammate Leclerc.
- There is mounting pressure from Ferrari’s management, with Hamilton himself acknowledging the disappointment.
Lewis Hamilton is having a tough time settling into his role at Ferrari. Even with the high of scoring a Sprint victory in China, Hamilton’s journey with the iconic team has been rocky. He has yet to secure a position ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc in a grand prix, a situation that is adding tension to an already challenging transition.
In the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying, Hamilton faced significant hurdles. Despite making it to Q3, he was half a second slower than Leclerc, intensifying his ongoing struggles with the Ferrari SF-25. When asked about his performance, Hamilton candidly replied that he might need a ‘brain transplant’ to fully adapt to the car.
The pressure is coming not only from within but also from the top echelons of Ferrari. Hamilton revealed that Ferrari’s executives are growing impatient with his performance. It’s a sentiment Hamilton himself shares, noting his difficulties in extracting the car’s full potential during races and qualifiers.
Hamilton, always known for his candid interviews, has admitted to fans and the media that the Ferrari feels ‘alien’ to him. His telemetry data from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix exposed critical issues, with Hamilton losing valuable tenths of a second across multiple sectors of the track, impacting his overall performance.
Despite these setbacks, Hamilton remains committed to improving his situation. He emphasizes the hard work he is putting in to better understand the car and enhance his performance. ‘I know that the fans aren’t happy. I’m sure the team are not happy. I know the bosses are not happy. And I’m not happy with my results,’ he stated, underlining the pressure he is under.
Hamilton’s journey with Ferrari is a work in progress, filled with challenges that he is determined to overcome.
