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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.
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'It's not a happy place for Lewis Hamilton. Spain was hard to watch,' 1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve was quoted by 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 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.'
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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.
