P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamilton approaches unwanted F1 record not seen in YEARS
Lewis Hamilton is facing the prospect of potentially setting an unpleasant record in F1 by possibly having one of the poorest performances as a Ferrari driver in over a decade. While other teams such as McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes have all secured at least one victory in the 2025 season, Ferrari has struggled significantly, with their latest race in Baku resulting in eighth and ninth place finishes. Despite Ferrari’s difficulties, driver Charles Leclerc has managed to achieve five podium finishes this year, in contrast to Hamilton who is yet to secure a podium position through a full race length with the team. With only seven races left in the season, time is running out for Hamilton to reach the podium and avoid the potential of facing an unfavorable F1 record. It would be of interest to note who the last Ferrari driver was to not achieve a podium in a single season, marking a significant milestone if Hamilton is unable to secure one, making him the first since Kimi Raikkonen in 2014.
