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Lewis Hamilton’s shocking F1 2025 collapse: is this worse than his 2021 heartbreak?

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
December 18, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton’s shocking F1 2025 collapse: is this worse than his 2021 heartbreak?

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of qualification REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute

Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 Season: A Year of Agony That Could Outshine 2021’s Heartbreak!

In a shocking revelation that has sent the Formula 1 world into a frenzy, 1996 World Champion Damon Hill has ignited a fiery debate over whether Lewis Hamilton’s disastrous 2025 season is more painful than the infamous 2021 campaign. Hill’s startling insights have raised eyebrows, suggesting that Hamilton’s struggles this year could surpass the gut-wrenching disappointment of narrowly missing his record eighth title just two years ago.

Hamilton, the revered icon of motorsport, made waves by leaving his record-breaking career at Mercedes to join the legendary Ferrari team. This monumental switch was expected to be a match made in heaven for the sport’s most decorated driver. However, the reality has been anything but rosy. As Hamilton wrapped up his first year in red, the dismal reality struck: not a single podium finish to his name. This marks a catastrophic milestone – the first time in his illustrious career that he has failed to secure a podium across an entire season.

Reflecting on this harrowing year, Hill expressed his concerns on the Drive to Wynn podcast, stating, “It’s not been a season that he will look back on. It might even be worse than 2021 for him.” The 2021 season saw Hamilton on the cusp of glory, only to face a shocking turn of events with a late Safety Car that sent his championship dreams crashing down, allowing Max Verstappen to claim the title in a highly controversial finale.

The emotional toll this year has taken on Hamilton is palpable. Hill emphasized the need for Hamilton to take a breather after such an exhausting season, remarking, “Lewis, particularly, he never really recovered from ’21. He was demotivated, and he went to Ferrari as a kind of way to give himself another chance.” The relentless grind of 24 races across various time zones has left many drivers, including Hamilton, mentally drained, leading Hill to suggest, “Of all of them, he probably needs to go away and just enjoy life.”

Ferrari’s woes mirror Hamilton’s struggles, as the team faced a winless season overall. Charles Leclerc, Hamilton’s teammate, experienced a contrasting year, securing seven podium finishes and finishing 86 points ahead of the seven-time champion. Hill didn’t hold back in praising Leclerc’s undeniable talent, stating, “I don’t think anyone can look at what Charles has done and not conclude that he’s an extremely fast racing driver, and got the potential to become a World Champion.”

As fans speculate about the future, hope flickers for Hamilton and Leclerc in the upcoming 2026 season. Anticipation is building around the new regulatory era, with revamped chassis and engine rules promising to shake up the competitive landscape. Hamilton himself has admitted his struggles with the current ground effect cars, saying, “This generation was probably the worst one, I would say, and I’m praying that the next one is not worse.”

With Hamilton facing the daunting challenge of redemption, the question remains: Will he rise from the ashes of a disappointing 2025 season? The F1 world watches with bated breath, eager to see if the racing legend can reclaim his former glory and once again etch his name into the annals of history.

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2025-formula-1-seasonaf-corse-ferrariCharles Leclercdamon-hilljamarr-chases-mercedes-maybachLewis Hamilton
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