Summary
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 champion, experienced a challenging year in 2025 with Ferrari, not finishing on the podium for the first time in his career. He plans to take a break to recover over the winter after a season filled with difficulties, including car disqualifications and performance issues.
Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton did not finish on the podium in any race during the 2025 season.
- He joined Ferrari with hopes of winning an eighth world title.
- Hamilton faced challenges with Ferrari's car, struggling to adapt to its performance characteristics.
- The Ferrari team had car disqualifications due to excessive skid wear, affecting their competitiveness.
- Hamilton won a sprint race in China, but his car was disqualified from the grand prix the next day.
- Team performance issues persisted in races like Spain and Hungary due to skid wear and tire pressure management.
- Ferrari's team principal, Frederic Vasseur, commented on managing the emotional reactions of drivers during difficult times.
- Hamilton intends to take a break, disconnecting from communication, to recover from the season's stress.
