With the dream of wearing red and the goal of winning an eighth F1 championship title, Lewis Hamilton’s jaw-dropping move to Ferrari has been a whirlwind of emotions.
From the dazzling and timeless Maranello photoshoots to the power pairing of Charles Leclerc and the 7x world champion, the future for the Scuderia looked especially bright ahead of the 2025 season — or so it seemed.
The dream is slowly turning into a tumultuous nightmare
After the first race weekend, Lewis Hamilton had only one point to his name at the Australian Grand Prix. He was rightly given the benefit of the doubt, with Hamilton calling it a “learning curve” after so many changes following his long spell at Mercedes. He wasn’t helped by a poor strategy by Ferrari in the race.
At by the Chinese GP, he claimed a thrilling Sprint pole-to-win conversion, only to be disqualified after Sunday’s race along with his teammate.
A fleeting moment of victory, followed by another blow, and moments of poor strategy on the team’s end.
The stats paint a stark picture for Lewis Hamilton:
- 1 point in Australia
- Disqualification in China (after the Sprint win)
- 6 points in Japan
- 10 points in Bahrain — his best GP result thus far
- 6 points in Saudi Arabia
With zero podiums and zero Grand Prix wins to his name in 2025 to date, Hamilton’s journey has turned into a relentless fight. Not only with his competitors, but the very car meant to support his journey to the top.
After a challenging race in Saudi Arabia, Hamilton expressed his frustration, stating that he was “fighting the car in every turn.”
However, his teammate, Charles Leclerc, who faced similar difficulties, had a remarkable turnaround, securing an impressive P3 finish and claiming the first GP podium for the Scuderia team in 2025. He finished 31s ahead of the 105-time race winner who could only manage P7.
Showing just how challenging it has been to maintain a stable relationship with the car, and a reflection that his disappointments have outnumbered his good moments in the 2025 F1 season so far.
But will Miami be the stage where the story shifts?
Another Sprint weekend on the horizon — the questions hang heavier than ever. Hamilton, who said he was “gobsmacked” by his China Sprint pole, has proved that his moments of brilliance still exist.
Can Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari finally find the F1 rhythm they’ve been chasing?
Miami is a street circuit known for its tight corners and limited overtaking opportunities, presenting distinct challenges compared to the smoother surface of Shanghai. Nonetheless, the Chinese circuit was also dictated by track position as the seven-time World Champion demonstrated brilliantly in the Sprint.
If he can find a good feeling with a competitive car on his side, nothing is impossible.
