Lewis Hamilton's difficult start with Ferrari continued at the British Grand Prix, where he finished seventh, more than 30 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen. The seven-time world champion, who moved from Mercedes to Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season, has yet to secure a podium finish with the Italian team.
Horner's Assessment of Hamilton's Performance
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner offered a blunt assessment of Hamilton's struggles, stating, "It's clear that Lewis is not comfortable in the car. He's pushing hard, but the Ferrari doesn't seem to give him the confidence he needs." Horner added that Hamilton's lack of pace at Silverstone was particularly telling, given his historic success at the circuit, where he has won a record eight times.
Hamilton's Own Reaction
Hamilton himself acknowledged the challenges, saying, "It's been a tough weekend. We're working as hard as we can to improve the car, but we're just not where we need to be. The team is putting in incredible effort, and I believe we will get there, but it's taking longer than any of us hoped."
Ferrari's Current Form
Ferrari's struggles were not limited to Hamilton. Teammate Charles Leclerc finished fifth, while the team's overall pace has been inconsistent throughout the season. Ferrari currently sits third in the constructors' championship, 89 points behind Red Bull and 34 points behind Mercedes. The team has been plagued by tyre degradation issues and a lack of downforce in high-speed corners, which were exposed at Silverstone.
Red Bull's Dominance Continues
Meanwhile, Red Bull continued their dominant form, with Verstappen taking his seventh win of the season. The Dutch driver now leads the drivers' championship by 62 points over teammate Sergio Perez, who finished second at the British Grand Prix. Horner praised the team's reliability and strategy, noting that they had executed a perfect race weekend.
Looking Ahead
Hamilton and Ferrari will look to regroup ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, a circuit that has historically favoured the Italian team. However, significant upgrades are not expected until the summer break, meaning Hamilton may face more challenging races in the near term. The Briton remains optimistic, stating, "We have to keep our heads down and keep working. This team has a lot of talent, and I know we can turn it around."
