Former F1 Champ Expresses Concern About Lewis Hamilton at Struggling Ferrari: 'Doesn't Seem Himself'
Former F1 Champ Expresses Concern About Lewis Hamilton at Struggling Ferrari: 'Doesn't Seem Himself' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was billed as a fairytale finish to a legendary career. But just nine races into the 2025 season, the reality is proving far more difficult and now questions are being raised about whether the seven-time world champion is losing his spark.
Advertisement
'It's not a happy place for Lewis Hamilton. Spain was hard to watch,' 1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve was quoted by Crash.net following the Spanish Grand Prix.
Villeneuve didn't hold back, suggesting Hamilton no longer looks like the fierce competitor fans are used to. 'It's hard to understand because he has shown the speed, he's qualified, but it's not consistent. And it seems that he is doubting himself. Even when he speaks, he doesn't seem full of energy.'
The remarks come as Ferrari continues to struggle delivering a truly competitive car. Hamilton remains winless in 2025, while Charles Leclerc has secured a handful of podiums but sits a distant fifth in the championship. The Italian team has failed to convert preseason hype into results, leaving both drivers visibly frustrated.
Lewis Hamilton in the media pen after the 2025 Spanish GP.Villeneuve also criticized Ferrari's broader trajectory, saying the team has been 'promising upgrades' for years without major progress. 'It really pans out. It's been years of this, and they haven't figured it out yet.'
Advertisement
He added that internal dynamics between Hamilton and Leclerc could be complicating the team's progress. 'If the two drivers don't work the same way, that makes it a little bit more difficult.'
Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this year on a multi-season deal, has yet to publicly express serious frustration but signs of strain are becoming harder to ignore.
With major regulation changes set for 2026, the clock is already ticking on Ferrari's ability to give him a car worthy of an eighth title push.
Related: Charles Leclerc Losing Trust in Ferrari as Frustrations Boil Over
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Pat McAfee Sends Terse Message to NBA on Finals Referees
Pat McAfee Sends Terse Message to NBA on Finals Referees originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Generally speaking, the complaint-level on this year's NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder has been bizarrely low, especially after a run of NBA playoff games that seemed to be decidedly weighted one way or the other by missed calls. Certainly, there was no shortage of complaints about the officiating in the playoffs in the first three rounds. Advertisement Remember back in the conference semifinals, when the Pacers were playing the Cavaliers, and Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson seemed to come up with daily ref grievances? That got bad enough that Pacers coach Rick Carlisle actually complained about all the complaints. "In two games we've been called for nine more fouls than them and they've shot nine more free throws than us," Carlisle said of Atkinson's Cavs. "It doesn't add up. We're not expecting any gifts from the referees. I don't think we got any in either of the first two games. I know they disagreed with some calls. It's all part of it. We just have to do our very best to maintain the kinda edge you gotta have." Paul Michael Levesque, known professionally as Triple H, and Pat McAfee pose for a photo prior to game four of the eastern conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images But in the first three games of this year's Finals showdown, bad calls did not play much of a role. However, things got more and more chippy on Fridaywhich led to some questions. Advertisement One play seemed to rankle Pacers fans. In it, Obi Toppin of the Pacers was whistled for a foul and given not only a foul but also a flagrant foul, then was assessed a technical fould as part of a double-tech following a tussle with Isaiah Hartenstein. Pacers fans were not happy about it. And one in particular: ESPN host Pat McAfee, who wrote on Twitter/X: "Hey @NBA … these refs." Through three quarters, though, the free-throw situations were very similar, with the Thunder trying 24 free throws and the Pacers trying 23. The Pacers led, 87-80, entering the fourth quarter. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Ferrari Driver Punches Competitor's Car in Le Mans Support Race
The Road to Le Mans Race 2 at Circuit de la Sarthe, on Saturday morning, kicked off to a messy start with multiple incidents on lap one, including an on-track altercation between a driver and a competitor's car. The No. 23 Biogas Motorsport Ferrari 296 GT3 piloted by Josep Comadira Mayloa collected the No. 21 AF Corse Ferrari 293 of Gino-Generoso Forgione. Frustrated that his race was over, Forgione exited his vehicle, walked over to his competitor, and began kicking the door and throwing punches at the driver-side window. Forgione was put under investigation for his aggressive behavior in the incident. Ultimately, Lena Buhler and Mattéo Quintarelli in the No. 20 23 Events Racing Ligier JS would hold on to win the race, with Buhler becoming the first woman with a Road to Le Mans overall race win. The No. 2 DKR Engineering Ginetta G61-LT-P325 EVO Toyota won the LMP3 category, with the No. 63 Team Motopark Mercedes Motopark winning the GT3 category that saw the Ferraris out early. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Washington Post
an hour ago
- Washington Post
The Chiefs beat ACT Brumbies and will face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final
HAMILTON, New Zealand — The Hamilton-based Chiefs will travel to Christchurch to play the Crusaders in next weekend's Super Rugby final after beating the ACT Brumbies 37-17 on Saturday to reach the title match for the third-straight year. Winger Emoni Narawa scored two tries for the Chiefs and Corey Toole scored a double for the Brumbies as each side scored three tries.
