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“But maybe some people have also underestimated Charles, how good he is. So yes, I think he will be fine.”
Despite a disappointing first F1 campaign with Ferrari, Valtteri Bottas is confident that Lewis Hamilton “will be fine” at Ferrari. Hamilton has yet to finish on the podium for Ferrari in the 2025 season, with his standout moment being the sprint race win in China. Issues with the Ferrari car have led to a challenging season for Hamilton, although he has made progress in reducing his deficit to teammate Charles Leclerc since the summer break. Bottas acknowledges that Hamilton’s adaptation period is taking longer than expected due to significant changes in culture, equipment, and language at Ferrari. However, he believes Hamilton will showcase his abilities in the upcoming season. Despite Hamilton’s F1 podium drought extending nearly a year, Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024 showed his resilience as he finished second after starting in 10th position. Ferrari’s performance at the Las Vegas track could offer Hamilton a good opportunity to end his podium drought. Hamilton remains optimistic about his performance and appreciates his team’s efforts in difficult situations.
