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Ferrari has been warned by former F1 driver David Coulthard that Lewis Hamilton’s recent form has been “pretty worrying”.
Hamilton recently arrived in Italy and was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd at the Fiorano test track for Scuderia Ferrari, marking the start of his 19th season in Formula 1. Despite his impressive track record, Hamilton has faced challenges in recent years due to underperforming Mercedes cars, with George Russell outperforming him in the Drivers’ Championship. In 2024, Hamilton struggled with qualifying performances, leading to criticism from commentators like David Coulthard, who described him as the season’s “biggest disappointment.” Coulthard emphasized the importance of data in modern F1 and suggested that Ferrari could be a fresh start for Hamilton, potentially rekindling his legendary speed. While acknowledging Hamilton’s past brilliance, Coulthard noted the significance of adapting to change and expressed optimism about Hamilton’s future with Ferrari.
