P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton’s struggles to match Charles Leclerc have been detailed and explained.
Lewis Hamilton has been struggling to adapt to his Ferrari F1 car, following his switch from Mercedes at the start of the 2025 season. He has faced challenges, with his best performance being a fifth-place finish and being outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc. Analysis by F1 technical experts Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola highlighted the differences in driving styles between Hamilton and Leclerc. Leclerc has been able to maximize the car’s performance and secure Ferrari’s first podium through changes in his driving style, adapting well to the car’s characteristics. Hamilton, used to different braking behaviors from his time at Mercedes, has found it difficult to anticipate the Ferrari’s behavior, affecting his confidence and performance on track.
