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Lewis Hamilton to cut ties with Ferrari over F1 winter break
Lewis Hamilton has announced that he will be unreachable to his Ferrari team over the F1 winter break, likely due to a challenging 2025 season with no F1 podium finishes and an undriveable car.
Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari did not live up to expectations after being outperformed by his teammate Charles Leclerc and receiving public criticism from Ferrari chairman John Elkann.
With development halting early in the year and strategic mistakes made during races, Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari are multifaceted.
The decision to focus on the 2026 challenger and close the ground effect era may offer hope for Hamilton’s future performance.
Disconnecting over the winter break seems like a wise move for Hamilton to recharge and regroup for the challenges ahead.
