P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An alarming comparison has been drawn from Lewis Hamilton’s struggles to adapt to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season have drawn comparisons to Daniel Ricciardo’s decline before leaving F1. Hamilton has faced challenges and failed to reach the podium in his first 15 races with Ferrari. The crash at the Dutch Grand Prix and grid penalty at Monza added to his woes. Marcin Budkowski, former Renault/Alpine executive, noted similarities between Hamilton’s situation and Ricciardo’s struggles at McLaren and AlphaTauri. Hamilton’s adaptation to the Ferrari team has been difficult, especially compared to his teammate, Charles Leclerc, who has performed well. The pressure and frustration are affecting Hamilton’s performance, as he tries to find his optimal driving style in the new car.
