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Ferrari stand at a decisive moment in their Formula 1 journey, and at the heart of this challenge is Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion, now racing in iconic red, has made it clear that Ferrari cannot afford to repeat the same mistake Mercedes made in ignoring his warnings. Lewis currently sits sixth in the drivers’ championship. For a driver of his caliber, this is far below expectations. If the season finishes this way, it would mark the third time in the last four years that Lewis has ended outside the top five—a shocking statistic when you remember that just a few years ago he was rewriting the history books. Ferrari fans have waited years for a title return, and in Lewis they have a proven winner who knows how to build championship-contending teams. But his advice must be heeded, otherwise Maranello risks drifting into the same trap that doomed Mercedes in the ground effect era. From Dominance To Frustration It is worth reflecting on how dramatically the landscape has c...

Ferrari is the most iconic team in Formula 1, yet for years the team has battled the same painful narrative: brilliant speed on track but questionable decisions on the pit wall. No World Championship since 2008, heartbreaking title challenges for Charles Leclerc in 2022, and now in F1 2025, frustrations surfacing for Lewis Hamilton. Fans know the story all too well. Ferrari has the cars, the drivers, and the resources, but under the brightest spotlight in motorsport, strategy blunders keep haunting Maranello. The pressure of being Ferrari — a team that carries the pride of Italy on its shoulders — often leads to calls that leave fans, pundits, and even drivers shaking their heads. Neil Martin, Ferrari’s former head of strategy, believes there’s more to it than bad tools or slow computers. He argues the real issue is decision-making under pressure — and the “external influences” that weigh heavily on the team when it matters most. Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Challenge In F1 2025 For Lewis,...

In the world of Formula 1, where high speeds and split-second decisions often lead to controversy, Lewis Hamilton continues to stand apart as one of the cleanest and most respected drivers on the grid. At the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, Lewis picked up a rare penalty that put him on the back foot ahead of Ferrari’s crucial home race at Monza. While penalties are common in F1, the bigger story is just how unusual this moment was for Lewis. Lewis has built his career on a reputation of fair, clean, and intelligent racing. Mistakes happen, but when you compare his record to other drivers on the grid—especially his long-time rival Max Verstappen—the difference is staggering. What happened in Zandvoort only highlights what an anomaly it is when Lewis receives a sanction. What Happened At The Dutch Grand Prix The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was already shaping up to be a chaotic weekend, and unfortunately for Lewis, it ended earlier than expected. His Ferrari found the barriers just as the firs...

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is always one of the most emotional and high-pressure races in Formula 1, and for Ferrari, it carries an even greater weight. Racing in front of the passionate Tifosi means there’s no place to hide, and every lap, every pit stop, and every move on track is under the microscope. For Lewis, this was his very first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, and all eyes were on him. Coming into Monza, Ferrari was under pressure after a nightmare at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. That weekend saw the Maranello squad suffer a double retirement: Charles Leclerc collided with rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis crashed out early. It was the kind of weekend Ferrari fans dread, and the team desperately needed redemption at their home race. Lewis himself admitted the Dutch GP had been one to forget, but he promised the Ferrari faithful that Monza would be different. He delivered a passionate rallying cry, asking the Tifosi for their full support as he took on the ...

First off, forget about the recent Dutch GP. Now lets get on with it. When Lewis joined Ferrari, the world of Formula 1 braced itself for one of the sport’s most historic partnerships. A seven-time world champion in the famous red car promised drama, hope, and perhaps a long-awaited championship return to Maranello. But unlike Michael Schumacher’s legendary path at Ferrari, Lewis doesn’t have the luxury of time on his side. Schumacher arrived at Ferrari in 1996 at just 27 years old, giving him years to mold the team into his image. Lewis, however, joined Ferrari at 40, already at the tail end of his career. With a contract running until the end of 2026 — and an option for a further year — this could very well be his final chapter in Formula 1. And so far, it hasn’t gone the way he or the tifosi dreamed. Comparing Early Ferrari Journeys In his first 14 races with Ferrari, Lewis has yet to step onto the podium. By contrast, Schumacher had already collected three wins and six podiums in t...