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Lewis Hamilton Claimed to Be More ‘Comfortable’ in Ferrari’s SF24 Than He Ever Was in Mercedes’ Recent Cars

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Lewis Hamilton (L) and Ferrari's F1 car at Fiorano (R)

The sight of Lewis Hamilton, one of the greatest drivers in F1 history, struggling to get close to the podiums took some getting used to over the last few years. But if his early days at Ferrari are a sign of things to come, Hamilton might just finally get out of that slump.

With Mercedes, Hamilton achieved greatness. With six world titles in eight years during the turbo-hybrid era, the #44 driver owned the Championship trophy with no competition. However, a slump after the ground-effect regulations came into effect in 2022 limited Hamilton’s ability to continue his juggernaut.

As a result, he chose to leave Mercedes for Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, and his testing days with the Scuderia have made him optimistic.

So far, he has tested the SF-23 and SF-24 in Fiorano and Barcelona, and the Briton feels good.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Hamilton felt ‘more comfortable’ with the Ferrari challengers than he did in Mercedes’ recent cars. This reportedly made the bosses of the Italian team confident about the 40-year-old’s upcoming stint.

With 2025 expected to be one of the most competitive F1 seasons in recent times, Hamilton will be happy about the fact that he feels good in red. It will be crucial for the Stevenage-born driver to regain the confidence he lost in his last few seasons at Mercedes, before the campaign begins.

Anything less than a title would be a failure

Ferrari last won a Championship in 2008. It has been a frustratingly long drought for the team and the Tifosi since then, but Hamilton’s arrival has brought optimism.

Since Frederic Vasseur’s arrival in 2023, there have been signs of progress at Ferrari. They aren’t making errors that affected their Championship changes in the past, and performance-wise, Vasseur’s team has made big strides.

In 2024, Ferrari finished P2 in the Constructors’ standings, just 14 points behind McLaren. They aren’t a long way behind success, and strong developments in the coming months could yield silverware for the Italian squad.

Hamilton will want to win his eighth World Championship at Ferrari, just as much as Charles Leclerc will be craving his first. Together, they form the best driver pairing on the grid (on paper at least), which is why not winning a title will be a failure for Ferrari.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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