Ferrari Urges Calm as Hamilton Struggles Amid F1 Season Challenges

Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season, has faced significant challenges adapting to the SF-25 car, resulting in a disappointing start with no podium finishes and a sixth-place standing. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has urged Hamilton to stay calm and manage his self-critical and extreme public outbursts, emphasizing that Hamilton's frustrations, while understandable, often worsen the team's situation. Despite Hamilton's detailed feedback and internal discussions aimed at improving the car and performance, he has publicly expressed doubts about his own effectiveness, even suggesting Ferrari consider driver changes. Formula 1 analyst Tom Coronel highlighted the psychological toll of Hamilton's struggles, noting the pressure from teammate Charles Leclerc and the critical voices around Hamilton, including calls for his retirement, though Coronel advises against such drastic measures. Hamilton himself has clarified that his internal documents were intended to spark constructive conversations rather than exert control, and he continues to work with the team towards improvement, especially with an eye on the 2026 season's new regulations. The ongoing season resumed after a summer break, with Hamilton trailing significantly in the championship and continuing efforts to regain form at Ferrari.