Hamilton's Ferrari Debut Marked by Struggles and Speculation

Lewis Hamilton's debut season with Ferrari has been challenging, as he struggles to reach Q3 in qualifying and currently lags behind teammate Charles Leclerc in pace and championship points. Hamilton has cited issues with the SF-25's brakes and instability, describing the car's balance as problematic. Despite these difficulties, he managed a sprint race victory in China, though his best Grand Prix finish so far is fifth place. Speculation about a potential early retirement continues, but Hamilton remains focused on improvement and has received support from former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Leclerc has adapted better with aggressive setup changes, yet agrees the Ferrari is still not a race-winning car. Off the track, Hamilton has attended high-profile events like the Met Gala but maintains his commitment to turning Ferrari's performance around.