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F1: Hamilton’s Story with Ferrari is Just Beginning
In the aftermath of a challenging weekend at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025, Fred Vasseur has reiterated his unwavering support for Lewis Hamilton, asserting he is “2000% behind” the seven-time world champion. Despite a disappointing P7 finish in Jeddah, the Ferrari team boss remains confident that Hamilton’s true potential with the SF-25 is yet to be fully unlocked.
A Tough Race for Hamilton in Saudi Arabia
The Lewis Hamilton Saudi Arabian GP 2025 weekend was a frustrating one. Hamilton admitted post-race that he was “fighting the car every corner” and lamented that “nothing I did would work.” It was clear the Briton was struggling to find comfort in the new Ferrari setup, in contrast to his teammate Charles Leclerc, who secured an impressive third-place podium.
Despite the tough outing, Fred Vasseur is optimistic. When speaking after the race, Vasseur pointed to earlier season performances – notably Hamilton’s victory in the Sprint race in China – as proof that the necessary speed and synergy are there.
“I will be 2000% behind him,” Vasseur declared. “We will start from tomorrow morning to try to find solutions. I am not too worried; if you look at what he did in China, Bahrain, and the early season, the potential is there.”
Confidence in Hamilton’s Potential
Vasseur emphasized that the issues Hamilton faced in Saudi Arabia were not signs of a broader problem but rather a balance and tyre management challenge unique to the Jeddah weekend.
“We just have to adjust the balance because, collectively, Lewis and us are studying the balance of the car. It’s a kind of negative spot, but the potential of the car is there, and we will work to solve it,” Vasseur explained.
He stressed that this season is not meant to be a “transitional” year for Hamilton, despite the Briton adjusting to new surroundings after his high-profile move from Mercedes to Ferrari.
“In China, it was just his second race with us, and he managed pole position, led the race for 19 laps, and finished ahead of top contenders like Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen,” Vasseur pointed out. “It’s not a transitional thing.”
Natural Disappointment and a Racer’s Spirit
With Charles Leclerc celebrating his first podium of the season, it was natural for Hamilton to feel disheartened. However, Vasseur sees Hamilton’s dissatisfaction as a positive sign.
“For sure, he’s down because when your teammate is on the podium and you finish seventh, it hurts. But if Lewis was happy with P7, it would not be normal,” said Vasseur. “He’s a true competitor. He wants the best from every race.”
The Lewis Hamilton Saudi Arabian GP 2025 narrative thus becomes not one of concern, but of a fierce competitor determined to bounce back. Both Hamilton and Ferrari are committed to working closely together to iron out the balance issues and maximize the potential of the SF-25 in the coming races.
Moving Forward from Jeddah
With the European leg of the season approaching, starting with the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton and the team will focus on fine-tuning car performance and adapting tyre strategies to better suit his driving style.
As Vasseur summed it up, the only way forward is unity:
“Now we have to work together, react together, and that will be the only way to move forward.”
For fans, the Lewis Hamilton Saudi Arabian GP 2025 setback is just a bump on the road — and with Vasseur’s full backing, a strong comeback seems inevitable.
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