Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari has fueled weeks of speculation that the seven-time champion could steer the Scuderia’s development in his direction. After Hungary, the Monegasque moved to cool the narrative,

Fred Vasseur has acknowledged that he and Lewis Hamilton “underestimated” the challenge of being successful in the Briton’s first year at Ferrari. Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton moved to the Scuderia in the off-season after 12 years and six titles with Mercedes.

A division between star drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc could spell disaster for Ferrari next season. There was no shortage of excitement within the world of F1 when the pair finally teamed up ahead of the 2025 campaign following Hamilton's switch from Mercedes .