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Ex-Ferrari F1 boss Maurizio Arrivabene has hinted Lewis Hamilton faces a terminal decline, repeating the mistakes of previous drivers who moved to the team.
Former Ferrari Formula 1 boss Maurizio Arrivabene has suggested that Lewis Hamilton may be on a downward spiral, following the patterns of past drivers who joined the team. Hamilton has faced challenges not only with the SF-25 car but also with issues related to communication with race engineers, team organization, and internal politics. Despite Hamilton’s efforts to propose changes to enhance Ferrari’s competitiveness, Arrivabene highlighted that both Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have attempted to bring about change within the team unsuccessfully. Arrivabene criticized Vettel’s efforts as “almost useless” and warned against drivers taking on roles beyond their driving responsibilities. Vettel, having experienced struggles at Ferrari himself, believes Hamilton may face difficulties in turning his career around at Ferrari due to the team dynamics and timing needing to align perfectly. The article also explores how F1 regulations impacted Ferrari’s competitive performance in 2025.
