Yesterday at 09:15
Former F1 driver David Coulthard revealed that he has found it
"uncomfortable watching" Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, due to his
struggles across the opening 12 grands prix. Hamilton's move to
Ferrari was met with high expectations ahead of the 2025 season;
however, adjusting to life in Maranello has proven difficult for
the 40-year-old. The seven-time world champion is yet to claim a
grand prix podium in red, whilst Charles Leclerc has secured four
rostrum finishes this season and has outscored Hamilton by 16
points. A surprise sprint pole was converted into sprint victory
in China, before a second sprint podium was achieved in Miami, but
his wait for a grand prix top three continues into Belgium. For a
good portion of the Silverstone weekend, a podium for Hamilton
looked likely after demonstrating pace close to the McLarens.
Unfortunately, wet weather on race day ruined Ferrari's chances.
Hamilton has moved closer to Leclerc's set up in recent races and
looked highly competitive in the British Grand Prix, although
Coulthard is unsure if that was simply due to home support. The
Scotsman has not enjoyed watching Hamilton get beaten by Leclerc,
but is hopeful he can build on from his speed on home soil.
Reflecting on Hamilton's first 12 races with Ferrari, Coulthard
told F1 : "Silverstone felt more comfortable. "Up until
Silverstone, and putting China to one side, it's felt uncomfortable
watching Lewis there. He hasn't looked as quick as Charles
[Leclerc]. "I don't think any of the teams mind a fast Ferrari,
because they are sort of the biggest name in the history of the
sport. "But at Silverstone, it looked like he was more on top of
things. Was that just because it was Silverstone or not? That
remains to be seen."
