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Lewis Hamilton has endured a rocky start to life at Ferrari, Bernie Collins explains where it has gone wrong.
Former Aston Martin F1 strategist Bernie Collins expressed doubts about Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s ability to salvage the season and suggested a “reset” to address ongoing issues.
Hamilton has faced a challenging start at Ferrari and is yet to secure a podium finish in the first 14 races, struggling to adapt to the SF-25 car and experiencing setbacks like the Q2 exit in Hungary where he criticized himself as “useless.”
In contrast, Charles Leclerc has shone at Ferrari, clinching pole positions and claiming five podiums in 2025, outperforming Hamilton by 42 points.
Expectations were high when Hamilton joined Ferrari, but concerns lingered about his transition to the team and the car, a process still in progress according to Collins who identified two key challenges: Hamilton adapting to the SF-25 and the car not meeting his expectations.
Reflecting on Hamilton’s struggles, Collins noted the initial excitement of the partnership but acknowledged the difficulties of integrating Hamilton into a new team with a different culture, car, and engine, impacting his performance and the team’s dynamics.
As Hamilton aims to improve his results this season, Collins emphasized the need for a reset to overcome the current obstacles and position both Hamilton and Ferrari for a stronger campaign next year.
