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Bradley Lord has revealed Toto Wolff’s attempts to “encourage” a downbeat Lewis Hamilton after his struggles with Ferrari in F1 in 2025.
Mercedes Chief Communications Officer Bradley Lord has revealed Toto Wolff’s efforts to uplift a struggling Lewis Hamilton following his challenging performances with Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton left Mercedes after 12 successful seasons to join Ferrari, but adapting to the new team has been difficult for the seven-time World Champion. Despite high expectations at Ferrari, Hamilton has struggled with the SF-25 car, trailing behind his teammate Charles Leclerc by a significant 86-point margin after 24 races. Hamilton’s difficulties extended to clashes with his race engineer and a lackluster performance at the Yas Marina Circuit, finishing the season without a podium for the first time in his career. Lord expressed empathy for Hamilton’s situation, highlighting the team’s efforts, led by Wolff, to provide support and encouragement during this challenging phase. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Lord remains cautious but optimistic about Hamilton’s resilience and potential comeback in F1.
