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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Nightmare: Team Boss Admits ‘Stupid’ Underestimation of Challenge

David Castro by David Castro
August 19, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Nightmare: Team Boss Admits ‘Stupid’ Underestimation of Challenge

HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2025, 12th round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from July 4 to 6, 2025 on the Silverstone Circuit, in Silverstone, United Kingdom - Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has dropped a bombshell revelation, admitting that he and Lewis Hamilton “stupidly” underestimated the monumental challenges facing the seven-time world champion in his tumultuous transition to the iconic Italian team. This shocking confession comes after Hamilton’s much-anticipated switch from Mercedes—a team he dominated for over a decade—to Ferrari for the 2025 season has turned into a nightmare.

In a startling debut season with Ferrari, Hamilton finds himself languishing in sixth place in the drivers’ standings, utterly devoid of a podium finish as the Formula 1 circuit heads into the August summer break. With 14 of the 24 races complete, the Brit’s performance has been nothing short of disappointing. The once-mighty champion faced a crushing emotional low at the recent Hungarian Grand Prix, where he claimed to feel “useless” after qualifying a dismal 12th, while teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position and has racked up five podiums this season.

Vasseur, reflecting on Hamilton’s struggles, candidly stated, “Lewis and I, we collectively, probably underestimated the change of environment.” He emphasized the stark contrast between Hamilton’s two-decade stint with Mercedes and his new chapter at Ferrari, saying, “He spent from 2006 to 2024 in the same environment, and then he arrived at Ferrari. We were stupidly expecting that he will have everything under control.”

Even before Hamilton’s woes in Hungary, the veteran driver acknowledged the emotional toll of his new reality, admitting that there would “be some tears” during the summer break as he grapples with the “real battle” of adjusting to Ferrari’s culture and machinery. A mere week prior in Belgium, he revealed that he had been proactively engaging with Ferrari’s management, submitting documents and holding crucial meetings to ensure a more successful partnership for the 2026 season.

Though there have been fleeting moments of brilliance—such as a Sprint pole and a victory in China—the overall narrative of Hamilton’s time with Ferrari has been one of struggle as he attempts to acclimate to the SF-25. Vasseur further elaborated on the difficulties Hamilton faces compared to Carlos Sainz, his predecessor at Ferrari: “He’s not the guy who changed teams every two years. Lewis was not the case. Culturally speaking, there is a bigger difference between Ferrari and Mercedes than between Mercedes and McLaren. And this we underestimated.”

As the Formula 1 circus prepares to roar back to life at the Dutch Grand Prix from August 29-31, fans are left wondering: Can Hamilton turn this ship around, or will his illustrious career face its greatest test yet? One thing is certain: the pressure is mounting, and the stakes have never been higher for the iconic driver and his new team.

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