Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari in 2025 has been anything but smooth.
- Nico Rosberg, Hamilton’s former teammate, finds the situation ‘hard to watch’.
- Hamilton struggles with performance, even as Charles Leclerc secures podium finishes.
- The Spanish Grand Prix highlighted Hamilton’s challenges, leaving him far behind his teammate.
- Hamilton himself admits to the worst performance yet with Ferrari.
The Formula 1 world is witnessing a surprising turn as Lewis Hamilton faces hardships with Ferrari. His move from Mercedes to Ferrari has not gone as planned in 2025, and his recent performance in the Spanish Grand Prix says it all. Nico Rosberg, who once shared the Mercedes garage with Hamilton, expressed his difficulty in watching his former teammate struggle. Hamilton’s difficulties are quite contrasting to his years of dominance on the track.
Despite outqualifying his teammate Charles Leclerc for only the second time this season, Hamilton had a torrid race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Initially, he was instructed to swap places with Leclerc due to his lack of pace. Leclerc eventually secured Ferrari’s third podium finish of the season, while Hamilton finished a distant sixth, overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber in the final laps.
The race was a low point for Hamilton as he trailed Leclerc by more than 12 seconds before a Safety Car on Lap 55 shuffled the field. Nico Rosberg, who was present as a Sky F1 pundit, described Hamilton’s performance as ‘shockingly bad’. Rosberg noted, ‘Sunday was a horrible day for him because he was just slow out there, which is very unusual.’ He further added how not having answers to such issues makes it tougher for a driver.
Hamilton’s frustration was evident as he communicated disappointment with his team’s strategy and car performance. After the race, he candidly described the balance of his Ferrari as ‘the worst’ he’s ever felt, admitting, ‘Unbelievable, guys. There’s something wrong with this car, mate. It’s the worst it’s ever been.’ Even when pushed, Hamilton hinted that the issue might be himself, saying, ‘It was just not a great day.’
Though he maintained that strategy and the team’s effort were good, Hamilton was left with little to say about the situation, underscoring the ‘difficult day.’ Asked if Ferrari would find resolutions to their Spanish GP troubles, Hamilton pessimistically stated, ‘I’m sure they won’t. It’s probably just me.’ The enigmatic seven-time champion’s struggles contrast sharply with his once invincible stature in the sport.
Hamilton’s journey with Ferrari remains challenging, with no clear solutions in sight.
