22/04/2025 16:36
Aside from a strong performance in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint,
Lewis Hamilton's first five races have not gone according to plan.
After taking seventh in Saudi Arabia, he made the astonishing
prediction that the "pain" he is feeling could last for the rest of
the season as he struggles to adapt to the SF-25. One major problem
has been engine braking for Hamilton, something he rarely used at
Mercedes, but is a key part of the Ferrari power unit. He is, on
average, 0.291s down on team-mate Charles Leclerc in qualifying,
with the Monegasque enjoying an average grid spot of 4.8 to
Hamilton's 7.4. In races, Leclerc leads the head-to-head 4-0 from
the five races, and also finished ahead in China, before the pair
were disqualified. From these four races, Leclerc's finishing
position is 4.7 to Hamilton's 7.25. Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is
emphatically behind Hamilton, but we want to know when you think
the 105-time grand prix winner will be back on form. Let us know by
voting in the poll below and let us know your thoughts in the
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