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Lewis Hamilton remains without a grand prix podium for Ferrari, making the start of his season difficult for David Coulthard to watch.
Former F1 driver David Coulthard finds it uncomfortable watching Lewis Hamilton struggle at Ferrari in the opening 12 grands prix of the season. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 raised high expectations, but adjusting to life in Maranello has been challenging for the 40-year-old seven-time world champion. Despite Hamilton’s efforts, he is yet to secure a grand prix podium with Ferrari, while his teammate Charles Leclerc has already claimed four podium finishes and outscored Hamilton by 16 points. Although Hamilton showed promise with a sprint victory in China and a sprint podium in Miami, his quest for a top three finish in a grand prix race continues. Coulthard believes that Hamilton has shown improvement in recent races, such as the British Grand Prix, but questions if this performance was influenced by home support. Reflecting on Hamilton’s challenging start at Ferrari, Coulthard notes that the Silverstone race felt more comfortable for Hamilton, hinting at potential progress for the British driver.
