Hamilton blunt with his assessment of Ferrari's current state

10:11, 18 Jun

Updated: 10:13, 18 Jun

byOlly Darcy

Lewis Hamilton has continued to talk bluntly about the situation at Ferrari, saying "a lot needs to change" at the Scuderia.

It has been a tought start to 2025 dor the seven-time world champion since making the move from Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season, leaving behind one of the greatest partnerships the pinnacle of motorsports has seen.

The move was expected to reignite the chances of sealing Hamilton's record-breaking eighth world title, but that has diminished very quickly after a poor first ten races, with the 40-year-old still without a Grand Prix podium as he sits P6 in the drivers' standings on 79 points.

"I'm okay, but I think what all you guys don't see is what's happening in the background, and there's a lot going on," Hamilton explained after finishing P6 at the Canadian Grand Prix.

"There's a lot that needs improving. A lot of things need to be changed. For me, I know we're not fighting for a win this year, I know we're not in the championship, which is not a great feeling."

Lewis Hamilton's highlights have been a sprint race win at the Chinese Grand Prix, plus a P3 in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, with little joy elsewhere

Hamilton deflated with Ferrari's current form

In Montreal, Hamilton out-qualified Charles Leclerc to keep his 100% record on Saturday over his teammates. However, after running over a groundhog early into Sunday's race, he could not keep his teammate behind.

It was yet another disappointing moment to add to a growing collection for the Brit in 2025.

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"I know I'm in a period of getting accustomed to working with the team, foundation building, and trying to steer them to make those changes so that next year we can have a car that can win and we can then fight and be consistent and have strategy, and all those different things," stated Hamilton

"With that in mind, I'm okay, but obviously, I want to win, and so when you're not competing at the front, you're not fighting for podiums. I'm definitely a little bit gutted with that.

"I was hoping I'd have a fight for a podium [in Canada]. But we don't have the performance currently. Hopefully, with an upgrade, maybe at some stage, we'll be a bit sharper," concluded the 40-year-old