Mario Andretti has urged critics to keep perspective when judging Lewis Hamilton’s difficult 2025 season, stressing that some qualities should never be questioned even in the toughest moments of a career.
Hamilton endured the most challenging year of his 19 seasons in Formula 1 after making the high-profile switch to Ferrari, often appearing frustrated and downcast around the paddock as results failed to meet expectations.
The seven-time world champion sent shockwaves through the sport in February 2024 when he confirmed his move from Mercedes to Maranello for the 2025 campaign, a decision that raised huge hopes among Ferrari fans worldwide.
On arrival, Hamilton spoke confidently about Ferrari having all the necessary tools to fight for championships, but the reality on track quickly showed that those ambitions were far harder to achieve than anticipated.
Despite the disappointing outcomes, Andretti has made it clear that Hamilton’s talent, work ethic and racing pedigree remain beyond doubt, arguing that one difficult season cannot erase a legacy built over nearly two decades at the top of Formula 1.
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