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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc

Optimizing Performance: Charles Leclerc Reflects on a Challenging 2025 F1 Season Debut

Michael Tower

2025 F1 Season Debut: Charles Leclerc reflects on a challenging race for Ferrari. Despite a potential 5th position, Leclerc lost several spots due to a spin and late pit stop. Identifying two key areas for improvement, he stated, "There are two things we need to look into...my mistake and something we will address as a team." Lewis Hamilton also expressed disappointment with the SF25's performance in wet conditions.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Debut: A Weekend of Learning and Adaptation

Michael Tower

Last weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton debuted for Ferrari, expressing excitement and optimism despite needing adaptation in the new car. His Friday practice sessions were "messy" as he struggled to understand set-up changes, and qualifying resulted in a disappointing 7th and 8th position for him and teammate Leclerc. Sunday's race saw teething issues, with Hamilton struggling on wet tracks due to lack of chemistry with his new race engineer and Ferrari misjudging rain conditions. Despite challenges, Hamilton remains positive, looking forward to making changes and learning more about the car.

Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari

Stefano Domenicali Predicts Lewis Hamilton Could Win for Ferrari This Year

Michael Tower

Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali expresses optimism about Lewis Hamilton winning a race this year for Ferrari. Despite a rocky start to the season, Hamilton is adapting well and Domenicali believes he will have a successful debut season.

Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton Faces Challenging Learning Curve Ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Michael Tower

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton faces a steep learning curve ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, admitting unfamiliarity with certain switches in wet conditions and expressing uncertainty about how Ferrari's Brembo brakes behave in wet conditions. Hamilton also revealed it has been a slow process finding confidence with Ferrari, relying heavily on his engineers for the first time. Despite being consistently behind teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton saw improvements every session throughout the weekend.

George Russell, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team, Brad Pitt, and Javier Bardem film a scene for an F1 movie on the podium.

Unveiling the Anticipated Formula 1 Film: A New Era for Motor Racing

Michael Tower

The upcoming Formula 1 film, featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, is generating buzz for its potential impact on motor racing. Key figures compare it to Top Gun and Netflix's Drive to Survive, predicting it will attract a wider audience. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film follows a former F1 driver (Pitt) helping a young talent (Idris). Lewis Hamilton serves as producer, ensuring realism while maintaining story authenticity.

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari vs Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton Praises Charles Leclerc’s Work Ethic as Surprising Aspect in Ferrari Partnership

Michael Tower

Lewis Hamilton praises Charles Leclerc's work ethic as a surprising aspect in their Ferrari partnership. Hamilton finds Leclerc's work ethic impressive and not dissimilar to his own. Sainz, who will move to Williams in 2025, considers Leclerc's 2024 season his best yet and an ambassador for Ferrari's growth. Both drivers acknowledge Leclerc's progress as a driver and person over the years, with him now seemingly ready to win.

Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur Dismisses Concerns Over Lewis Hamilton’s Adaptation to Italian Cuisine

Michael Tower

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur playfully dismissed concerns about Lewis Hamilton's adaptation to Italian cuisine, stating it wouldn't be a challenge for him. Hamilton, moving from Mercedes to Ferrari, expressed excitement about this new opportunity, comparing it to his F1 debut with McLaren in 2007. Sebastian Vettel, Hamilton's former rival, acknowledged the significant change and shared that the move would bring a different culture for Hamilton, who may not have shared the same dream of driving for Ferrari as Vettel did.

Lewis Hamilton with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s Dream Come True: A New Era with Ferrari Begins

Michael Tower

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to debut with Ferrari at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, fulfilling a lifelong dream. In an Instagram post, Hamilton expressed his excitement, calling it "unexpected." He also paid tribute to the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off in a video featuring actor Edward Norton. Team Principal Fred Vasseur is eager for the season to start, acknowledging the unknowns but expressing confidence in their preparation. Thousands of fans in Milan welcomed Hamilton and his team last week, with more anticipation building ahead of the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton Compares Upcoming Ferrari Debut to His McLaren Rookie Season in 2007

Michael Tower

Lewis Hamilton compares his upcoming Ferrari debut to his McLaren rookie season in 2007, expressing a nostalgic feeling. He shares that the experience feels similar to his first year in Formula One and is "itching to get going". Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Sebastian Vettel, who faced challenges during his switch to Ferrari, including adapting to a different culture and new teammates.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri

Expert Picks for the Motorsport Fantasy League: Our Writers Share Their Strategies

Michael Tower

4 Experts share their strategies for the Motorsport Fantasy League: Stuart Codling's mix of compromises, Fabien Gaillard's value-based picks, Erwin Jaeggi's balanced approach with Max Verstappen, and Mark Mann-Bryans' concern over Williams. Norman Fischer uses an auto-fill strategy.