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One engineer defends Lewis Hamilton following tough Ferrari debut in 2025
Jock Clear, former Lewis Hamilton engineer, defended Hamilton’s tough Ferrari Formula 1 debut by comparing it to Michael Schumacher’s early struggles with the team, emphasizing the time it took for Schumacher to win.
Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari ended without a podium finish, with a sprint victory in China being the highlight, leaving him sixth in the overall standings.
Criticism of Hamilton’s performance in the Ferrari raised concerns about his future in F1, but Clear reiterated that success doesn’t happen overnight in the sport.
Clear noted that Schumacher didn’t win a title with Ferrari until his fifth year, highlighting the challenges and time it takes to achieve success in Formula 1.
Despite the difficulties, Clear believes Hamilton won’t give up and will use the tough 2025 season as motivation to come back stronger next year, staying committed to developing and seeing the project through.
