Lewis Hamilton struggles in challenging season with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has expressed feelings of being “terrible” amid what he categorizes as the worst season of his Formula One career, reports BritPanorama. Hamilton’s disappointing debut season with Ferrari reached a new low during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he qualified last, in 20th place.
Despite a late-race recovery to finish 10th, Hamilton was later upgraded to eighth following penalties handed to competitors Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. His finish, however, saw him cross the line almost a minute behind race winner Max Verstappen.
“I feel terrible,” Hamilton remarked to Sky Sports. “It has been the worst season ever, and no matter how much I try it keeps going worse. I am trying everything in and out of the car.” The 40-year-old driver struggled to find any silver lining. When asked if he could take any satisfaction from scoring a point, he responded bluntly, “Zero.”
Despite making up ten positions during the race, Hamilton acknowledged it did not alleviate the disappointment of what he termed a “bad weekend.” Currently, he finds himself 74 points behind his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, with just two races remaining out of the planned 24 for the season. Hamilton has yet to secure a podium finish for Ferrari, leaving his future in 2025 uncertain as he continues to seek improvement.
Adding to the challenges, Ferrari has slipped to fourth in the constructors’ standings. When questioned about the team’s chances of overtaking rivals Mercedes and Red Bull for a runner-up spot, Hamilton offered a pessimistic view, stating, “I don’t know how many points we have. But at this rate, with my performance, we don’t [have a chance]. I have had 22 bad weekends this season so I anticipate another couple.” Prior to the Las Vegas race, he described his inaugural season with Ferrari as a “nightmare.”
As Hamilton grapples with this turbulent season, questions arise about both his future with Ferrari and the team’s strategy moving forward. The challenges faced during 2025 will likely shape not only the conclusion of Hamilton’s illustrious career but also the direction of Ferrari in the competitive landscape of Formula One.
In the world of racing, the margins are frequently razor-thin, and memories of glory can quickly give way to trials. For Hamilton, this season stands as a stark reminder of the unpredictability inherent in sport, where even the most celebrated athletes can encounter profound struggles. As the final races approach, the tension will build, offering a final chance to redefine a season that has thus far been mired in disappointment.
