Lewis Hamilton’s Optimism Shines Through Amid Underwhelming Start with Ferrari

The 40-year-old racing icon, Lewis Hamilton, is maintaining a positive outlook despite a rocky start to the 2025 Formula One season with his new team, Ferrari. After an unexpected move from Mercedes following 12 victorious campaigns, where he clinched six of his record-equalling seven world titles, Hamilton has had a less-than-stellar debut at .

A Mixed Bag in Miami: Hamilton’s Struggles and Resilience

Despite a third-place finish in the sprint race in Miami, Hamilton ended up eighth on Sunday following a qualifying position of 12th. “I generally had a good day,” he said after the Miami Grand Prix. “Eighth doesn’t really look like that, but I feel optimistic for the future.

Hamilton attributes his team’s performance issues to a loss in speed since the second round in China. He remains hopeful, stating, “Until we get a fix for that, then this is where we are. But in the meantime, we can work on all the other stuff.

Leclerc’s Struggles Mirror Hamilton’s: A Disappointing Campaign for Both Drivers

Charles Leclerc, Hamilton’s teammate at Ferrari, has also experienced a challenging season. Sitting fifth in the championship, he had a particularly difficult weekend in Miami. Despite qualifying sixth for the sprint, he was unable to participate due to a pre-race crash and started the grand prix in eighth.

After the race, Leclerc echoed Hamilton’s sentiments, saying, “Today wasn’t the Sunday we wanted, and even though the pace is not there, I don’t think there were any miracles.” He expects some improvement at Imola but anticipates returning struggles at Monaco, his home event, where he won last year.