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Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari with the dream of winning a record eighth F1 title, but Jacques Villeneuve says he lacks chemistry with the team.
According to 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are struggling to connect and lack chemistry between them. As F1 returns from the summer break, all eyes are on Hamilton’s performance with Ferrari, where he has yet to finish inside the top-three in 2025, unlike teammate Charles Leclerc who has been achieving podium finishes. Villeneuve believes both Hamilton and Ferrari are dissatisfied with each other, indicating a lack of partnership success. Hamilton has not been getting the desired car performance, and the team feels his lack of support, leading to communication and chemistry issues. Leclerc’s frustration with Ferrari also points towards underlying problems within the team, exacerbated by Hamilton’s presence as a seven-time world champion.
