When Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari in a high-profile switch last year, everyone, including him, expected him to be unstoppable with the new team. It was supposed to be a dream come true and a kickstart to a new chapter of his already iconic F1 career. But brace yourselves as we tell you the unthinkable.
For the first time in his legendary 19-year career, Lewis Hamilton has gone half a season without a single podium finish. The seven-time world champion’s dream move has turned out to be a real-life nightmare, and it’s sending shockwaves through the entire paddock.
Lewis Hamilton In Red: A Dream Or Nightmare?
As many expected, Lewis Hamilton in red was supposed to be a fairytale where nothing could have gone wrong. I mean, the seven-time world champion in one of the most dominating teams ever? Feels like a dream to me. However, since the opening day, Hamilton has been fighting not just the competition, but his own car.
The SF-25 Ferrari, which was expected to be one of the fastest cars on the grid pre-season, has quickly turned out to be unpredictable and unstable. Hamilton himself called the car “snappy” at his home race, the British Grand Prix 2025, where he had stood on the podium every single year since 2014, until 2025.
The car was constantly losing balance and was impossible to control in low-speed corners. And to top it off, he could not overtake a Sauber, driven by Nico Hulkenberg. For a man who’s been used to the precision of Mercedes, this has been pure frustration.
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Race after race, the story has stayed the same. The Silverstone crowd, who always had someone to cheer for, watched Hamilton’s legendary streak end. So what’s really behind the scenes? Let’s find out.
So What Really Went Wrong With Ferrari?
The Ferrari camp hasn’t exactly been brimming with confidence and answers. Earlier in the season, team insiders and Hamilton himself admitted that the problems are deep-rooted. The car simply isn’t right, and the team’s main crisis isn’t meeting other drivers at the checkered flag, but reaching the finish line safely. While his teammate, Charles Leclerc, has managed to get podiums, Hamilton was left empty-handed.
For Hamilton, who has spent 19 years setting the golden standard for every generation, this has been much of a nightmare for Lewis Hamilton. So, will the second half of the season be kinder? Or is this just the beginning of Ferrari’s fall? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: F1 fans are in for an unexpected roller-coaster ride.
