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Lewis Hamilton has rued the changes that inspired Ferrari’s best qualifying of 2025 at the Mexico City GP not being implemented earlier in the F1 season.
Lewis Hamilton expressed regret that the changes that boosted Ferrari’s qualifying performance in the Mexico City Grand Prix weren’t implemented earlier in the Formula 1 season. Hamilton secured his first top-three Grand Prix start with Ferrari by finishing third behind teammate Charles Leclerc. He has been openly critical of Ferrari’s shortcomings and had demanded process changes following a challenging debut season. Ferrari responded to Hamilton’s criticisms, leading to improvements in performance in recent races, including Mexico. Hamilton acknowledged the hard work of the team and expressed gratitude for their continuous efforts throughout the year, despite wishing for the improvements to have come sooner. He highlighted the importance of teamwork and process improvements in Ferrari’s recent success and remains optimistic about the team’s progress.
Hamilton credited the tight collaboration between him and Leclerc for driving the car’s development forward. He also mentioned the challenges of adapting to the unique characteristics of the car but felt positive about his progress. The British driver emphasized the ongoing improvements in the team’s processes, from arrival to decision-making, as vital to their success. He remains uncertain if Ferrari’s recent improvements will translate to other circuits as effectively as they did in Mexico, given the specific challenges of the track. Hamilton concluded by expressing his satisfaction with the overall progress and the collaborative effort within the team.
