Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari may not be going as planned. Just months after leaving Mercedes in a bold bid for an eighth world title, the seven-time world champion is reportedly struggling to find his footing with the Scuderia. Currently sitting seventh in the drivers’ standings, Hamilton’s dream start with the iconic Italian team has turned into a frustrating reality.
Behind the scenes, sources suggest Hamilton is “not enjoying” his time at Ferrari so far, as he grapples with a car that seems far from championship contention. The transition from Mercedes’ structured environment to Ferrari’s unique culture and technical setup has proved more challenging than expected.
In the midst of Hamilton’s turbulent start, former Ferrari and Red Bull champion Sebastian Vettel has emerged as a surprising voice of support. The four-time world champion, who knows both the highs and lows of life at Maranello, has reportedly reached out to Hamilton with advice on how to navigate the pressure cooker of Ferrari politics, expectations, and media scrutiny.
Vettel, who has also been advising rising McLaren star Lando Norris in his championship pursuit against Max Verstappen, seems to be playing the role of mentor in a new chapter of his post-racing career.
Elsewhere in the F1 world, preparations for Cadillac’s 2026 entry into the sport are heating up. Team principal Graeme Lowdon admits the project is a “race against time” as the American brand looks to hit the ground running.
Meanwhile, tragedy has struck the F1 community, with news emerging of a young Brazilian superfan who passed away in Japan shortly after attending his first overseas Grand Prix. His story has touched fans worldwide.
And in lighter news, Max Verstappen is set to attend a lavish “mega party” hosted by Red Bull GmbH owner Mark Mateschitz, signaling continued celebrations amid the team’s ongoing dominance.
As Hamilton’s Ferrari journey faces early turbulence, all eyes will be on how — or if — he can turn the tide. And with Vettel offering wisdom from the sidelines, perhaps the British icon still has a few tricks up his sleeve.