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Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari is showing signs of trouble just six races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. What was expected to be a historic and successful partnership between the sport’s most decorated driver and its most iconic team is now being questioned, particularly by the Italian media.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, cracks are already forming in the relationship between Hamilton and Ferrari. The British driver, who joined Ferrari after years of dominance with Mercedes, currently sits eighth in the Drivers’ Championship with only 41 points—90 behind leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Meanwhile, Ferrari languishes in fourth place in the Constructors’ standings, trailing McLaren by a significant 152 points.
Tensions came to the forefront during the recent Miami Grand Prix, where Hamilton appeared visibly frustrated with Ferrari’s race strategy. At one point, he sarcastically asked his team if they were on a “tea break” while awaiting instructions regarding teammate Charles Leclerc. The indecisiveness on the pit wall reportedly delayed a potential position swap, which ultimately led to both drivers finishing in lowly positions—Leclerc seventh and Hamilton eighth.
The Italian press has not held back in its assessment of the situation. Gazzetta described the partnership as “a luxury marriage that risks turning into a crisis,” highlighting Hamilton’s on-air radio frustration as a symptom of deeper issues within the team. The report criticizes the team’s lack of decisiveness, especially in failing to quickly instruct Leclerc to let Hamilton pass while he still had fresher tires.
What once seemed like a marketing masterstroke for Ferrari—signing the globally popular Hamilton—now threatens to backfire. Although the move initially attracted new sponsors and boosted Ferrari’s brand value, Gazzetta warns that poor on-track results could undo those commercial gains.
Ferrari now faces the delicate challenge of managing two strong personalities. Hamilton, an established champion still adjusting to a new car, is already showing signs of frustration. On the other hand, Leclerc, a homegrown talent seen as Ferrari’s future, remains central to the team’s long-term vision.
As the team prepares for its home race at Imola, the pressure is immense. Ferrari must deliver results quickly, especially with new regulations set to take effect in June. While there’s still time to turn the situation around, the team must act fast to prevent the situation from spiraling further. The Italian press poses a critical question: will Hamilton’s Ferrari chapter become a legendary comeback or an unforgettable failure?
