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Sebastian Vettel Ferrari throwback highlights Lewis Hamilton failing
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel celebrated his first win in red on social media, pointing out a key shortcoming of Ferrari’s newest member, Lewis Hamilton. Vettel reflected fondly on his victory at the 2015 Malaysian GP with Ferrari in an Instagram post, highlighting the significance of winning for a new team. Despite winning 14 races with Ferrari, Vettel never clinched a championship, finishing runner-up in the drivers’ standings. Hamilton, on the other hand, has yet to make it to the podium with Ferrari in his debut season, following a trend of champions struggling to find success with the Scuderia.
Both Vettel and two-time champion Fernando Alonso failed to secure a title with Ferrari due to Mercedes’ dominance in the championship during their tenures at the team. Hamilton’s sprint race victory in China during his first season with Ferrari echoes Vettel’s early success, but it does not guarantee a successful stint with the Italian outfit. As Hamilton continues his journey with Ferrari, questions linger about whether he can break the cycle of champions falling short of championship glory at the historic team.
