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Lewis Hamilton just gave a heartfelt defence for under pressure Ferrari staff
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed support for his struggling Ferrari colleagues during the tough 2025 F1 season. Hamilton, who switched from Mercedes to Ferrari this year, described 2025 as his ‘worst season ever’ due to his difficulty in achieving podium finishes. Despite Ferrari focusing on 2026 early in the season, Hamilton and the team faced challenges that made the season a tough one. The British driver showed empathy towards Ferrari’s staff, acknowledging the psychological impact of the tough decisions made by the team management. Even though Hamilton doubted the prospects for the upcoming season, he recognized the hard work and dedication of the Ferrari mechanics and engineers amidst the media scrutiny and negativity surrounding the team.
