LEWIS’S TOUGH START AT FERRARI: WHY F1 FANS SHOULDN’T PANIC YET

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Lewis Ferrari 2025 struggles adapting
Lewis’s first few races at Ferrari haven’t exactly been storybook material. But before anyone hits the panic button, it’s important to look at the bigger picture. From adapting to a tricky car to fighting muscle memory built over years, Lewis is facing challenges few other drivers could even imagine. Here's why Lewis’s Ferrari journey is just getting started.

Early Signs of Promise

Lewis’s Ferrari adventure began with plenty of hope. A solid debut in Australia and a brilliant Sprint win in China had fans buzzing. He even outqualified Charles Leclerc for the main race in Shanghai. It looked like Lewis was getting on top of the Ferrari quicker than anyone expected. But race day told a different story. Despite a strong start, Lewis couldn’t match Leclerc’s pace, even after Charles picked up front wing damage. Lewis later admitted to a possible setup mistake — and suddenly the dream start looked like a false dawn.

Struggles in Saudi and Japan

Since China, things have gotten tougher. In Japan and Saudi Arabia, Lewis fought understeer, rear-end instability, and an overall lack of grip. Setup experiments didn’t bring the breakthrough he wanted. Most worrying? The qualifying gap to Leclerc is getting bigger. In Saudi, Lewis barely made it out of Q2 and trailed Leclerc by half a second in qualifying — not the performance fans are used to from one of the sport’s greatest ever drivers.

Why Lewis’s Challenge Is Bigger Than It Looks

Lewis’s driving style — aggressive late braking and heavy car rotation — made him a legend at Mercedes. But Ferrari’s 2025 machine demands a smoother, more stable approach. Ground effect cars punish any aggressive pitch and roll, forcing Lewis to relearn instincts built over decades. Switching to Brembo brakes after a lifetime on Carbone Industrie adds another complication. It’s not just different — it changes everything about how the car feels entering corners.

Leclerc’s Comfort Piles on the Pressure

It doesn't help that Charles is thriving. Leclerc has adapted quickly to Ferrari’s quirks, maximizing what’s available even when the car isn’t perfect. He's pulling out strong qualifying performances and was the first to grab a podium for Ferrari this year. Lewis, meanwhile, is still finding his way. And when your teammate’s flying, the spotlight on your struggles only gets hotter.

Why Fans Should Chill (For Now)

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur made it clear: he’s backing Lewis “2,000%.” No one inside Ferrari is panicking, and neither should fans. The break between Saudi Arabia and Miami gives Lewis valuable time to regroup. And remember — Leclerc also needed a few races to get fully comfortable with these new Ferraris. Lewis can do the same.

Yes, the gaps to Leclerc in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were real. But with more adaptation, more confidence, and more laps, Lewis can close them. The key is time — and patience. If we're still talking about the same issues halfway through the season? Then it'll be time to ask tougher questions. But for now, this is part of the natural growing pains of a new chapter.

Lewis didn’t sign with Ferrari to play it safe. He came to make history. And when he figures this car out — and he will — the whole F1 world better be ready.

Like I've said before, Lewis knows about 2026 that we don't and 2025 is building to 2026. In my opinion, he's gunning for championship number 8 in 2026 so hang on to your butts guys cos 2026 will be the year when Lewis will be the GOAT that nobody can deny. Go Lewis!

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