Lewis Hamilton figured he’d be in the mix for the world championship when he joined Ferrari ahead of the 2025 F1 season. But things are not looking good for the legendary driver five races into his stint with the Italian team and Hamilton himself is well aware of his shortcomings.
Speaking with reporters after another lackluster performance at the Saudi Arabia GP over the weekend, Hamilton said that his early struggles with Ferrari are “definitely painful.” Hamilton was seventh while his teammate Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari’s first podium this season.
“I don’t know how long I’ll struggle for, but it’s definitely painful,” said Hamilton. “At the moment, there’s no fix. So, if this is how it’s going to be for the rest of the year, it’s going to be painful.”
Hamilton added that he can’t pinpoint one particular issue at the moment.
“It’s nothing (I can explain),” he explained. “I’m struggling with the balance. Struggling to feel the car beneath me. But there’s no particular thing. There’s nothing to say, ‘hey, this is the issue’.”
After his blockbuster move to Ferrari, Hamilton was expected to compete for a title once again following several underwhelming seasons with Mercedes. However, he is yet to have a podium finish in 2025 and currently finds himself seventh in the Driver Rankings with 31 points from five races.
