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Lewis Hamilton has 10 races to save his maiden Ferrari campaign. Can he do it?
With 10 races remaining in the 2025 F1 season, Lewis Hamilton’s debut year at Ferrari has been tough, lacking any podium finishes and consistently being outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc.
Before the upcoming race in Zandvoort, Hamilton sits on 109 points, trailing Leclerc by a worrying 42 points.
Struggles were evident at the Hungarian Grand Prix where he admitted his performance was subpar, qualifying 12th while Leclerc secured pole position, representing a low point in his difficult season.
Ferrari’s team principal Fred Vasseur admitted to underestimating the adjustment period for Hamilton at Maranello, but the remaining races provide the Brit with a chance for a stronger finish.
Improving performances will necessitate significant changes for Hamilton, having to adapt to the SF-25 and Ferrari’s operational methods after years with Mercedes, especially as the ground-effect cars introduced in 2022 contrast with his natural driving style.
