Article

To news overview © XPBimages

Nine grands prix into his time with Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton has endured a highly challenging six months, raising the question if moving to Maranello was a mistake.

The seven-time world champion sits sixth in the F1 drivers' title and is 23 points adrift of team-mate Charles Leclerc, and a staggering 115 behind championship leader Oscar Piastri.

Former F1 driver David Coulthard already suspects the chances of an eighth crown are over for this year, with Leclerc being consistently the quicker Ferrari driver.

F1 steward Derick Warwick has also suggested that Hamilton might be considering calling an end to his illustrious career, believing he has underestimated how difficult joining Ferrari would be.

Consistency has been a major problem for the 40-year-old, who did claim sprint pole and sprint victory earlier this season in Shanghai.

Despite this, his qualifying and race performances have varied dramatically, whilst a grand prix podium for Ferrari continues to elude him.

Did Hamilton make a mistake joining Ferrari?

Have your say by voting in the poll below!

Also interesting:

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding for a special episode of the podcast, as they are joined by Sebastien Buemi to look ahead to the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Canadian GP. Both events and also Formula E are discussed, and how quickly Max Verstappen would adjust to Le Mans.

Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!

Get the latest F1 news from RacingNews365 directly in your Google feed! Click on the link below and you’ll see your favourite F1 website appearing even more often. That way, you’ll never miss any news, analyses, interviews, or exclusives.

Follow RacingNews365 on Google

Most read

Throwback

Lewis Hamilton breaks 47-year F1 record in historic entrance

Christian Horner proven right as Max Verstappen takes action on safety grounds - RacingNews365 Review

Le Mans confirm sporting legend to start 24 Hours

Nurburgring 24 Hours with Max Verstappen timetable

F1 Podcast

Why Formula E could become faster than F1

Max Verstappen to miss 24 Hours of Nurburgring ceremony for safety reasons

Christian Horner vindicated following major FIA change

Throwback

F1 team hit with two-race ban after bizarre innovation

Oscar Piastri and Sergio Perez address hidden F1 issue

Aston Martin F1 sponsor to attempt land-speed record

In this article

Join the conversation!

Never miss a thing from the Formula 1 season! Add the 2026 F1 schedule to your calendar at the touch of a button. Subscribe below and put the dates and times of every race directly on your PC or smartphone, so you don't miss a second from the new season.

Download the F1 calendar Download the F1 calendar

A variant with just the race and qualifying is also available.
Click here to download it..