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Hamilton signing sparks Ferrari management ‘REGRETS’
It is reported that some figures within Ferrari management regret signing F1 champion Lewis Hamilton after a disappointing 2025 season. Despite seven rounds remaining, Hamilton has yet to secure his first podium with Ferrari, while his teammate Charles Leclerc has achieved five podium finishes in 2025. Hamilton’s predecessor at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, even claimed a podium with Williams before Hamilton did with Ferrari, raising concerns about Hamilton’s performance within the team. During a podcast, former F1 boss Guenther Steiner suggested that some members of the team may regret replacing Sainz with Hamilton due to the team’s struggles. Sainz had a successful career at Ferrari with four race wins and 26 podium finishes, but lacked Hamilton’s championship-winning experience. Steiner highlighted that some team members may be feeling regret over the decision, considering the challenges Hamilton has brought to the team both in terms of performance and financial investment.
