Lewis Hamilton is going through a nightmare of a season after a high-profile switch to Ferrari in 2025, leaving Mercedes behind. He replaced Carlos Sainz in Ferrari and was ready to build yet another legacy for another team; however, the switch isn’t exactly proving to be a dream debut. He has struggled all season to get the hang of his new SF-25 and understand the team strategy, which has left him without a single podium in 2025 so far.
This has also been the longest for Lewis Hamilton, going without a podium in his entire career. Now, as we look forward to the British Grand Prix 2025 at Silverstone, the home race for Hamilton and two more drivers, Lando Norris and George Russell, the next big question remains: Will Lewis Hamilton be able to secure his first podium for Ferrari at his home race? Let’s find out.
Silverstone And Lewis Hamilton: A Match Made In Heaven
Silverton and Lewis Hamilton are almost synonymous with success. Hamilton has finished on the podium at the circuit for 12 consecutive years, a streak untouched by any driver on any circuit in the entire F1 history. His victory last year marked the ninth British Grand Prix 2025 title, setting the record for most wins at a single circuit.
Every British Grand Prix since 2014 has seen Lewis Hamilton on the podium. Now the question is, will he continue this streak this year? Or is it time for this legendary streak to come to an end? Let’s look at the details and what’s wrong with Lewis Hamilton this season.
Lewis Hamilton’s Nightmare Season With Ferrari So Far
2025 marked a new chapter for Lewis Hamilton as he became a Ferrari driver alongside Charles Leclerc. This transition has been challenging for him. While he has shown flashes of speed, he’s openly admitted that his race pace just doesn’t match his teammate Leclerc and that he’s been critical of his own performances now.
The Ferrari SF-25 has struggled with balance on track, and Silverstone’s fast corners, especially the Maggotts-Becketts-Chapel complex, will put the aerodynamics of the car to the test.
Hamilton has not been able to secure even a single podium finish this season and has been outdone by the driver he replaced, Carlos Sainz, the driver who replaced him, rookie Kimi Antonelli, his previous team-mate George Russell, and his current team-mate Charles Leclerc.
This marks a nightmare season for Lewis Hamilton, with his best performance being at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and last weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he finished in fourth place. Although he did seem to be less struggling with the car the previous weekend and delivered a comparatively better performance. But is it enough to secure a podium at the challenging circuit of Silverstone? Let’s see.
Undying Support From The Home-Crowd At Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton’s British Grand Prix record is undeniably the best F1 has ever seen. With the support of over 150,000 home fans, his practically memorized knowledge of the circuit, and the emotional boost after the Austrian Grand Prix 2025, definitely make him one of the strongest contenders for the title. If he manages to get it right with the team strategy, this just might be Hamilton’s big break for a Ferrari podium. It’s no surprise that Hamilton has been struggling with the team strategy.
The latest example was the Austrian Grand Prix 2025, where Hamilton insisted that he could manage his tires and they for a one-pit stop race, which would have promised him a podium, but the team forced him to box. This was not a single incident with Ferrari, as the team has been seen not really trusting their drivers’ instincts. Just a few weeks back, Charles Leclerc also faced the same issue with the pit stop strategy.
Moreover, Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer doesn’t seem to be very happy with the results he’s producing. A radio conversation between him and the engineer went viral as Hamilton was heard asking him, “Are you mad at me?” The response to which was deafening silence. So if Ferrari manages to get it right this time, Hamilton might be able to finally outpace Charles Leclerc and return to Silverstone as the home champion.
Potential Threats From Mad Max, Home Favourites Lando Norris and George Russell, And Championship Leader Oscar Piastri
Although it will not be as easy as it seems because he will face intense competition from the formidable McLaren duo, Lando Norris, who is fresh from a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2025, and is also, a home-favourite, while Oscar Piastri is definitely frustrated from the last weekend race where he lost the chance to beat Norris to the title after getting stuck in the traffic by Alpine driver, Franco Colapinto who forced him off the track.
Meanwhile, we can’t dismiss the threat from Max Verstappen, who could not finish his home race at the Red Bull Ring after getting in a collision with rookie Kimi Antonelli. If he couldn’t triumph in his home race, he would definitely be the first one to ruin it for others as well. Moreover, George Russell, who won the Canadian Grand Prix 2025 and is also a home favorite, is most likely to pose a threat to his former team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
So whatever happens, one thing is guaranteed, and that is the intense thrill Silverstone is going to offer. So be ready for the action-packed drama on 6 July 2025.
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