Lewis Hamilton Admits Ferrari Move Challenges Amid 2025 F1 Struggles

Lewis Hamilton has openly acknowledged the significant challenges he has faced adapting to Ferrari after 12 successful years with Mercedes, describing the transition as "as challenging as it could ever be on all fronts." Despite high expectations following Ferrari's strong 2024 season, the team has struggled with pace in 2025, placing Hamilton seventh in the drivers' championship and well behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admitted that the team's decline in performance compared to last year has made it even harder for Hamilton to adjust, emphasizing that adapting to a winning car is easier than to a struggling one. Hamilton remains cautiously optimistic about turning the season around, noting that major upgrades are expected in upcoming races, particularly in Spain, which could improve their competitiveness. While Hamilton has shown flashes of speed, including a sprint race win in Shanghai, Ferrari currently ranks behind dominant teams like McLaren and Mercedes, complicating their title hopes. Both Hamilton and the team continue to focus on collaboration and development to bridge the gap and improve results as the season progresses.