Lewis Hamilton faces a challenging 2025 season with Ferrari, expecting little improvement.
- Hamilton finished seventh at the Saudi Arabian GP, despite starting in the same position.
- Ferrari’s SF-25 struggles, causing performance issues which Hamilton finds frustrating.
- Hamilton describes the race as ‘horrible’ due to understeer and a lack of pace.
- Without a clear solution, Hamilton anticipates a tough season ahead.
Lewis Hamilton’s prospects for the 2025 F1 season appear grim as he predicts an arduous year with Ferrari. After concluding the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in seventh position, a spot identical to his starting place, Hamilton voiced significant discontent. ‘It was horrible,’ he remarked, reflecting his dissatisfaction with the race outcome.
The Saudi Arabian GP highlighted the struggles with Ferrari’s SF-25 car. While Charles Leclerc managed a podium finish, Hamilton found himself battling for seventh, a stark contrast to Leclerc’s achievement. The difficulties of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit were exacerbated for Hamilton by persistent issues with the car’s handling.
Swapping positions multiple times with McLaren’s Lando Norris, Hamilton ultimately trailed behind, witnessing Norris ascend from tenth to fourth place. Meanwhile, Hamilton grappled with the car’s ‘sliding’ throughout, which hindered his performance significantly. The race exposed the SF-25’s persistent issues, especially in comparison to recent successful races like the sprint win in China.
Hamilton candidly expressed his woes, stating there were ‘zero’ positives from his experience at the Saudi Arabian GP, save for his teammate Leclerc’s podium. Despite a better balance in the second stint, he lamented a lack of pace, attributed to severe understeer and tire degradation. The sudden downturn in performance left Hamilton without answers, sensing no forthcoming improvement for the remainder of the season.
The F1 veteran revealed, ‘At the moment, there’s no fix. This is how it’s going to be for the rest of the year. It’s just going to be painful.’ With 33 points, Hamilton sits seventh in the World Championship standings. His teammate, Leclerc, holds 50 points, while Oscar Piastri leads the chart with 99 points, underscoring the challenging road ahead for Hamilton.
Hamilton braces for a turbulent season, as his struggles with Ferrari’s performance persist without resolution.
