Hamilton's Ferrari debut: A shocking strategy failure in Australia!

Hamilton's Ferrari debut: A shocking strategy failure in Australia!

The first races of the Ferrari era are anything but rosy for Lewis Hamilton. After a disappointing tenth place at the Australian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 record world champion's initial euphoria about his new team quickly disappeared. Hamilton said on Instagram that the entire race was a "real rollercoaster" and stressed it was "definitely not what we were hoping for." The public criticism is primarily directed against the Ferrari team's strategy, which failed in rainy conditions Laola1 reported.

The chaos strategy led to Hamilton not only falling out of the podium discussion after a risky tire change, but also being overtaken by teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton expressed that the mechanics of the new SF-25 are “not natural” to him and he continues to work on understanding the car. The fans comment on the failed tactics with ironic remarks like “Welcome to Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton”, and quite a few people become clear about their desire for self-pity over the unfortunate decisions in the team Sportskeeda summarized.

The future remains uncertain

The unfortunate situation casts a shadow over Hamilton's promising start to the 2025 season. "We have to find a better communication system between the car and the pit wall," warned team boss Fred Vasseur. If the performance does not improve significantly in the next race, the former champion could face troubled times. On his first race Sunday at Ferrari, the pressure grew not only on Hamilton, but also on the entire team, who were already worried about the results at Ferrari's hometown.