P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton handed deadline as Ferrari urged to find F1 ‘solution’
Lewis Hamilton has a deadline for a potential F1 exit due to Ferrari’s ongoing performance struggles in the 2025 season. The team’s consistent pattern of promising practice pace, weak qualifying, and declining race results has been frustrating for both Hamilton and the team. Hamilton has faced challenges with the car, team dynamics, and race strategy, resulting in disappointing performances and costly mistakes. Speculation suggests Hamilton may retire if Ferrari’s performance does not improve, with doubts raised about their partnership. Riccardo Patrese believes Hamilton has about two years left to win his eighth title before potentially leaving F1. The hope is that Hamilton’s experience can positively impact Ferrari internally and lead to better results in the future.
