Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Receives Heavy Criticism Following Difficult Race

Lewis Hamilton's debut with Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix was met with disappointment, as he finished 10th after qualifying 8th, trailing teammate Charles Leclerc. Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle criticized Hamilton’s performance, noting his struggles to overtake Alex Albon and a final lap mishap with Oscar Piastri that further demoted him. Hamilton's tense interactions with his new race engineer, Riccardo Adami, raised eyebrows, with Brundle expressing confusion over Hamilton's 'angsty' demeanor during the race. Despite the challenging conditions, Hamilton acknowledged the need to improve their communication, stating that both he and Adami were still learning to work together. The race was marked by strategic misjudgments from Ferrari, particularly the decision to switch to dry tires too soon, which hampered the team's performance. Overall, Hamilton's transition to Ferrari will require time and adjustment as he seeks to regain his competitive edge in F1.