Former F1 driver names crucial factor behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles: 'It’s the elephant in the room'

Amid Lewis Hamilton’s torrid start to life at Ferrari, former F1 driver Antony Davidson has hinted at a crucial factor that could be responsible for the British driver's struggles. The driver turned analyst hinted that the age of the seven-time champion may be a crucial factor in his recent run of performance.

Hamilton, who joined the Ferrari team ahead of the 2025 campaign, has largely struggled to match up to the lofty expectations many have had of him. Last time out at the Belgian Grand Prix, Hamilton failed to impress throughout the several sessions and was forced to salvage his weekend with a recovery drive from the pit lane during the grand prix.

However, following another mixed start to the Hungarian Grand Prix event, Davidson detailed that the dip in performance could be linked to his age.

“I don't mind saying it because it is the elephant in the room, and I’ve been there myself as a driver. Age is a factor as well. I feel like this is a time of reflection for him."

"As an athlete ages, it does whatever anyone says, even himself, others that are very involved with Lewis, fans, they won't understand where I am coming from, but I have lived and breathed it as an athlete. I’m now retired at 46, and you start asking yourself questions. It's only natural.”

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Lewis Hamilton’s form at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has indeed endured a difficult start to life at the Ferrari team. The former Mercedes driver is currently on a 13-race streak without a podium finish—the longest of his career so far.

Hamilton, who boasts the record as one of the most successful drivers around the Hungarian Grand Prix circuit, has so far been off the pace of the front-running McLarens and even his teammate, Charles Leclerc. The 40-year-old's struggle around Hungary culminated in another Q2 exit for him at the Budapest circuit.