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Lewis Hamilton Admits Ongoing Engineer Struggles in Upgrade Requests
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Highlights
- Lewis Hamilton struggles to adapt after joining Ferrari for 2025.
- Hamilton sits sixth with 79 points, 25 behind teammate Leclerc.
- Ferrari has not introduced upgrades for several consecutive races.
- Team Principal Vasseur hints upgrades arriving at Austrian Grand Prix.
- Hamilton pushes Ferrari engineers for new ideas and better performance.
- Ferrari currently third in team standings behind McLaren and Mercedes.
The communication between Hamilton and his engineers has sometimes been difficult, particularly over the radio during race weekends. He said it has been challenging to adjust to Ferrari’s way of working after spending 12 years at Mercedes.
Despite these difficulties, Hamilton noted that some progress has been made. He pointed out that improvements have been seen in qualifying performances, especially since the Monaco Grand Prix.
Team Principal Fred Vasseur hinted recently that upgrades could arrive for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Hamilton made it clear that new development is necessary if Ferrari wants to challenge teams like McLaren and Red Bull at the front.
So far, the car has remained the same week after week, making it tough to close the gap on the leading teams in both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships. Ferrari currently sits third in the team standings with 183 points, behind McLaren and Mercedes.
Hamilton continues to ask questions and push for change during race weekends.
The results on the track show slight gains, but he believes real progress will only come with updates to the car.
He remains determined to help the team move forward and believes a change in approach will pay off. Hamilton’s situation has become one of the main topics heading into the Austrian Grand Prix.
Fans and analysts are curious to see whether the expected Ferrari upgrades will give him and the team a better chance to compete for higher positions. For now, Hamilton focuses on working with the crew and hopes the new parts will arrive soon to boost Ferrari’s performance.
As the 2025 season continues, all eyes remain on Hamilton’s efforts to adapt and push Ferrari further up the grid.
The new upgrades hinted at by Vasseur could be a turning point, as Hamilton aims to return to the podium and help Ferrari fight at the front. The challenge of competing at circuits like the Austrian Grand Prix adds extra pressure for the team to find performance gains quickly, as highlighted in recent discussions about F1 aero innovations such as the flexi wing.
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