Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari concluded as one of the most challenging of his Formula 1 career. The campaign marked his poorest overall performance, standing out as only the second time he failed to win a race across a season.
More strikingly, it was the first year in which Hamilton did not finish on the podium at all. For a seven-time world champion, the outcome underlined how difficult the transition to Ferrari proved to be.
Determined to avoid a repeat in 2026, both Hamilton and Ferrari have intensified their efforts behind the scenes. The focus has been on learning from the setbacks and ensuring the same mistakes are not carried forward.
Once Ferrari accepted that the SF-25 was not capable of fighting for the championship, the team moved swiftly to concentrate on the upcoming regulation changes. This strategic pivot was aimed at gaining an early advantage for the next era of Formula 1.
Hamilton played a key role in pushing for that early switch in direction. Staying true to his long-term mindset, the seven-time champion has already invested significant time and input into preparations for the 2026 season.
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