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Anthony Davidson explains key reasons behind Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari this year.
Anthony Davidson noted that Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in Formula 1 this year, particularly at Ferrari, are not surprising, attributing them to the pressure-cooker environment of the team and Hamilton’s advancing age. Despite Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025, he has not achieved top finishes, trailing his teammate Charles Leclerc by 30 points in the championship standings. Davidson highlighted the high expectations on Hamilton as one of F1’s greatest drivers joining the prestigious Ferrari team, known for its demanding standards and pressure from fans. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is facing challenges adapting to the new ground-effect regulations introduced in 2022, requiring him to reinvent his driving style to excel with modern machinery. At 40 years old, and nearing 42 by the end of his Ferrari contract in 2026, questions about Hamilton’s age and its impact on performance have emerged, with Davidson, who retired at 42, acknowledging the role age can play in a driver’s capabilities.
