Lewis Hamilton Declares First British Grand Prix With Ferrari Hardest Yet
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton missed out on a podium finish in the race due to the rainy conditions and several safety car interventions.
While he performed well over the race weekend, Hamilton didn't show his full pace during the race.
The seven-time World Champion finished at the top of the first practice session, and the Ferrari car made a massive step up compared to where it had been all season long.
The Italian team brought a new floor and other upgraded parts to the car, which has unlocked performance, but Hamilton noted that with the improved pace came a trickier car to handle.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari answers questions in the TV media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari answers questions in the TV media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom.
Photo by"Yeah, a difficult day, I think, for everybody, but it's not the result that I was hoping for," Hamilton told the media after the race.
"It's the most difficult car I've been in here, so I'm just hoping to come back and have some fun."
Hamilton spent several years at Mercedes before moving to Ferrari this season, and the seasoned driver is left unlearning old habits and getting used to the Ferrari's characteristics as a car.
The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.
"The tires dropped off massively. The car was unbelievably tricky to drive.
"I think ultimately I learned a lot today. It's only my second time driving in this car, and I can't even express to you how hard it is.
"It's not a car that likes those conditions, but having lots of data to take from this, for me it's worth a sit down with the people that designed the car for this year, because there's elements of this car that can never be changed."
Compared to the first quarter of the season, Hamilton is looking more comfortable in the car.
While his work adjusting to Ferrari might not pay off this season, it should set him up nicely for the 2026 season.
British Grand Prix Race Results
Lando Norris - McLaren Oscar Piastri - McLaren Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari Max Verstappen - Red Bull Pierre Gasly - Alpine Lance Stroll - Aston Martin Alex Albon - Williams Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin George Russell - Mercedes Oliver Bearman - Haas Carlos Sainz - Williams Esteban Ocon - Haas Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull
DNF
16. Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes
17. Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls
18. Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber
19. Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls
20. Franco Colapinto - Alpine
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