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Lewis Hamilton is yet to score a maiden grand prix podium for Ferrari, 20 races into his Scuderia career.
Lewis Hamilton has acknowledged underestimating the impact of his move to Ferrari for 2025, despite being optimistic about the team’s development progress. Hamilton, after 12 seasons with Mercedes, switched to Ferrari midway through a two-year deal, ending speculation that had long surrounded his potential move. The Ferrari team, which narrowly trailed McLaren in the 2024 constructors’ championship, was tipped for a title challenge in 2025, but Hamilton is yet to clinch a podium finish in the first 20 races. Despite setbacks like a 10-second stewards’ penalty in Mexico, Hamilton remains focused on ending Ferrari’s championship drought dating back to 2008 and Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 drivers’ title. Reflecting on his transition to Ferrari, Hamilton emphasized the significance of the move and the responsibility it entails, stressing the need to understand the workings of the team and F1 from within. With a commitment to control what he can, the seven-time world champion strives to maintain a positive mindset, diligent preparation, and effective collaboration with the team.
