P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari and Mercedes are on different trajectories, and Lewis Hamilton might have got it right once again.
Towards the end of the 2023 season, the major question was who would finish second in the Constructors’ between Mercedes and Ferrari. Mercedes had the points, but Ferrari, with upgrades, gained momentum. Mercedes narrowly beat Ferrari by three points, positioning themselves well for 2024. However, in 2024, Red Bull dominated with Mercedes lagging far behind. Ferrari surged ahead, putting pressure on Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton faced challenges, leading to a reassessment of Mercedes’ engineering strategies. The team faced personnel changes and struggles to keep up with rivals in development. Heading into 2025, Mercedes faces the challenge of catching up to Red Bull and Ferrari, and Hamilton’s focus shifts towards performance rather than past successes.
