Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has been asked about the impact of Lewis Hamilton during what he described as a challenging 2025 season. Despite Hamilton not securing a podium all year—a first in his F1 career—Vasseur highlighted the driver’s contribution to the team’s overall response to difficulties.
Vasseur noted that Ferrari faced a “difficult” season in 2025, with the team falling short of its ambitions and failing to win any races. However, he emphasized that the key takeaway was how the team reacted to setbacks, framing this as a positive aspect of the year.
He pointed to Charles Leclerc’s consecutive podium finishes in Austin and Mexico as examples of Ferrari’s ability to bounce back, stressing that Hamilton played a part in these team responses. According to Vasseur, the seven-time World Champion contributed to Ferrari’s resilience and efforts to improve despite the disappointing results.
While Hamilton did not achieve personal success on the podium, his experience and presence were seen as valuable in helping the team navigate a tough season. Vasseur underlined that Hamilton’s role went beyond individual results, influencing the team’s mindset and approach during challenging moments.
Overall, Ferrari’s 2025 campaign fell short of expectations, but Vasseur framed Hamilton’s contribution as significant in shaping the team’s reactions to adversity. The focus was less on race wins and more on the influence he had in maintaining morale and supporting the squad’s fight-back efforts.
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