Lewis Hamilton Gives Update Amid Ferrari Challenges
Lewis Hamilton's first year in Ferrari red has been everything but smooth, and the Hungarian Grand prix was another reminder of how tough 2025 has been for the seven-time world champion.
At a track where he holds a record eight wins, Hamilton qualified and finished a distant 12th — then stunned fans by calling himself 'useless' and even suggesting Ferrari should 'probably change driver.'
The comments sparked fresh speculation about whether Hamilton might cut short his multi-year Ferrari contract. But midway through the summer break, the 40-year-old took to social media with a simple message alongside photos of his dog Roscoe: 'back soon.'
The words were enough to calm fears of an immediate retirement. After Hungary, Hamilton told Sky Sports F1 he looked forward to the Dutch Grand Prix later this month, Still, the struggles of his debut Ferrari season are clear.
Across 14 Grand Prix, Hamilton has yet to stand on the podium, trails Charles Leclerc 10-4 in qualifying and 11-2 in race results, and has only one real highlight — winning the sprint in China.
Ferrari's SF-25 has proven tricky to master. Even Leclerc, who took pole in Hungary, was left frustrated on race day after a mid-race change believed to be aimed at avoiding excessive plank wear cost him victory contention. For Hamilton, the adjustment has been even harder after 12 years in a Mercedes with very different characteristics.
Still, there are reasons he may stick around. New technical regulations and power unit changes arrive in 2026, potentially reshuffling the F1 order. Former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes those changes could play to Hamilton's strengths, calling his former driver's mission 'unfinished business' after the controversial loss of an eighth title in 2021.
Whether this season proves a short-lived low or the beginning of the end, Hamilton's mix of candid self-criticism and quiet determination suggests he's not ready to walk away just yet. Fans can expect him 'back soon' — but how long he stays could depend on whether Ferrari can give him a car worthy of chasing history.This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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