Lewis Hamilton Rebrands Ventures as Ferrari F1 Struggles Persist

Lewis Hamilton's first season with Ferrari in 2025 has been challenging, with no podium finishes and a current sixth place standing in the drivers' championship, far behind teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite a difficult season highlighted by a crash at the Dutch Grand Prix and a grid penalty for failing to slow down for yellow flags, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur noted that Hamilton's confidence has improved following a better performance at Zandvoort. Seven-time world champion Jacques Villeneuve has urged Ferrari to make changes by replacing the race engineers for both Hamilton and Leclerc, citing poor communication and lack of chemistry as significant issues. Villeneuve also emphasized that Hamilton and Ferrari must make the partnership work in 2026 with the introduction of new regulations, suggesting this year is a transitional phase. Hamilton has rebranded his management company to Lewis Hamilton Ventures, signaling a growing focus on his off-track business interests amid speculation about his future in Formula 1. While Hamilton struggles to adapt to Ferrari's SF-25 car, team leadership remains hopeful he can turn things around with next season's new car and regulations.