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Max Verstappen has addressed the struggles that Lewis Hamilton has endured in his first F1 season with Ferrari, saying it was “never going to be easy” for his former rival.
Max Verstappen commented on Lewis Hamilton’s difficulties during his first Formula 1 season with Ferrari, recognizing the challenges his former rival faced.
Hamilton has struggled with the SF-25 car, with his only major success being a Sprint Race win in Shanghai, failing to reach the podium in a Grand Prix.
Teammate Charles Leclerc has fared slightly better, securing four top-three finishes and a pole position.
Despite Hamilton’s tough moments, including a low point in Hungary, where he criticized himself, Verstappen refrains from letting emotions dictate a potential Ferrari drive, emphasizing the importance of winning.
Hamilton showed improvement at Monza, finishing sixth and experiencing the passionate support of tifosi, but Verstappen stresses the need to choose a team based on performance opportunities rather than emotional attachment.
