Lewis Hamilton is back, according to James Hinchcliffe in the F1 Nation podcast, suggesting that this resurgence is what Ferrari fans were hoping for in 2025. After a challenging first season with Ferrari, Hamilton struggled to adapt to the new team, managing only one sprint race win in China and a fourth-place finish in a grand prix. However, after a reset during the winter break, the seven-time champion seems to have put the difficult year behind him and is showing more optimism for the upcoming season.
Currently sitting fourth in the drivers’ standings with 33 points, Hamilton achieved his first podium finish for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hinchcliffe noted that Hamilton never liked the car in 2022 due to the driving style required by the regulations at that time, which did not suit his preferences. With the new rule set enabling a more traditional car aligned with his driving style, coupled with Ferrari’s strong power unit and chassis, Hamilton is now competing closely with Charles Leclerc, who had a dominant performance over him last year.
Hinchcliffe believes that Hamilton’s performance indicates his return to form, reflecting the expectations of Ferrari fans for the 2025 season. This revived rivalry between Hamilton and Leclerc could mark the beginning of something significant for the team. Your opinion matters to us – share what you would like to see on Motorsport.com by taking our 5-minute survey.
