Lewis Hamilton finds himself up against a “younger generation” of drivers better equipped to excel in the current Formula 1 cars. This is the verdict cast by former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde, who thus warns Hamilton that this is currently “a problem he can’t get out of” after a mixed start to life as a Ferrari driver.

Lewis Hamilton’s F1 interviews a ‘very hard watch’ after poor Ferrari start - Hamilton was despondent after the Saudi Arabia GP and was gloomy about his hopes for the rest of 2025

Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde believes that Lewis Hamilton has been given a ‘slap’ since joining Ferrari. The Brit has endured a slow start to life with his new team, with Charles Leclerc outperforming him so far this season.