Lewis Hamilton’s anticipate a primary Ferrari F1 podium continues after ending fourth at america Grand Prix.
With Hamilton failing to complete on the rostrum in Austin, he broke the file for essentially the most races for Ferrari and not using a top-three end.
Whereas Hamilton remains to be and not using a rostrum look in 2025, he has made regular progress in current weeks, decreasing the deficit to Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.
For Hamilton, his purpose is obvious within the closing 5 races.
The seven-time world champion is eyeing “consistency” or doubtlessly that first Ferrari podium.
“I’d say consistency, and even get a podium in some unspecified time in the future,” Hamilton stated of the ultimate races of the 12 months.
“End forward of Mercedes as properly, if I will help the group safe second within the constructors’ [championship], that will be finish to the 12 months.”
Ferrari stay the one group inside the highest 4 of the constructors’ championship and not using a grand prix victory. Mercedes stormed to their second win of the 12 months in Singapore as George Russell gained from pole.
Assessing Ferrari’s probabilities, Hamilton stated: “It’s actually tough. Mercedes gained the final race, and this race, they have been behind us.
“It’s actually tough to know why that’s, and why there are swings and roundabouts.
“I’m actually simply hoping that our automotive is best subsequent week.”
Hamilton’s greatest shot at a podium
This weekend’s Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix is probably going Hamilton’s greatest shot at ending on the rostrum for Ferrari.
Circuit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Mexico | 2nd | 2nd | 4th |
Brazil | 2nd | eighth | tenth |
Vegas | No race | seventh | 2nd |
Qatar | No race | DNF | twelfth |
Abu Dhabi | DNF | ninth | 4th |
It’s a observe the place he has delivered sturdy outcomes lately, even throughout his tough Mercedes period.
Hamilton completed second solely to Verstappen in 2022 and 2023, producing spectacular performances.
Even throughout his tough finish to 2024, Hamilton picked up fourth place.