Lewis Hamilton Struggles Continue at Ferrari After Hungarian GP

Lewis Hamilton's first Formula 1 title victory in 2008 remains a poignant moment, especially for former Ferrari member Gino Rosato, who still regards Felipe Massa as the true champion despite Hamilton's later dominance. Hamilton's move to Ferrari in 2025 has been marked by disappointing performances, including a poor qualifying and race result at the Hungarian Grand Prix where he finished 12th and publicly criticized himself, even suggesting a driver change might be necessary. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended Hamilton, emphasizing the adaptation challenges to a new car and urging critics to be more patient, while Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed optimism about Hamilton's future performance. Hamilton's struggles are underscored by teammate Charles Leclerc's superior results, with Leclerc frequently outqualifying and outperforming him, raising questions about Hamilton's form and future competitiveness. Adding to the pressure, former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone bluntly advised Hamilton to consider retirement, citing fatigue and diminishing returns after a long career. Despite these challenges, Hamilton remains determined to improve, with hopes pinned on a turnaround in the second half of the season.