Lewis Hamilton is set to face his toughest challenge across his 18-year F1 career as he embarks on what could be an era-defining season at Ferrari . The sporting legend was just 22-years-old when he joined McLaren in 2007 and it was in his first F1 race when he placed P3 following his team-mate Fernando Alonso in P2.

The F1 2025 season will centre around Lewis Hamilton ’s first year with Ferrari. He is seeking an all-time record eighth drivers’ championship after splitting with Mercedes. The true potential of his Ferrari machinery looks promising although McLaren are tipped to have the fastest car as the season starts in Australia next weekend.

"How is Charles Leclerc dealing with what feels like an extended coronation of Lewis Hamilton as king of Maranello, of Ferrari?"

Red Bull insider exposes data showing Lewis Hamilton trailing Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. Can the F1 legend overcome early struggles and reignite his title bid?

Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has claimed that Charles Leclerc was “much faster” than Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton in F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain. And he believes Hamilton’s motivation could suffer if he sees “no chance of winning” this season.

Lewis Hamilton could be at a major disadvantage to his new Ferrari team-mate, according to a high-profile Formula 1 pundit. The seven-time world drivers' champion will soon make his racing debut for the Scuderia at the Australian Grand Prix later this month having recently made the switch from Mercedes.