In the face of hardship, Hamilton reminds himself of THIS to pull through!

11:48, 16 May

byNorberto Mujica

In the low point Ferrari is in, Lewis Hamilton shuts off 'inaccurate' outside noise and believes he and the Scuderia will reach the top of F1.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's underwhelming start to their 2025 F1 campaign, is not enough to judge either party by, says the Briton as quoted by Sky Sports ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

"If we were to have three bad races, hopes would still remain alive. I don't believe that will be the case, but I'm just saying, we don't pin it to one race. For me, I'm not judging our success by a short amount of racing, half a season, one season."

"Let's talk at the end of my career here at Ferrari, at the end of a few years here at Ferrari, then let's talk about what we've done. That's when we can look back and say whether or not we were successful."

Ferrari and Hamilton's journey together is only starting

There is acknowledgment at Ferrari for their current sporting state, but steps are being taken to improve on their form, which Hamilton admits to be hopeful about.

"These few months are paving stones towards where we're going, and that's that."

"I was at the factory on Tuesday and Wednesday, seeing the team here, I think everyone's taking accountability for where we are, and we're trying to action changes moving forwards."

"We've got some bits here this weekend that hopefully can improve the car. I'm really hopeful."

Lewis Hamilton driving the Ferrari SF-25 at the Miami Grand Prix where he finished P8.

In the face of hardship Hamilton looks to the past to remember what he's capable of

In hard times, Hamilton, although he finds himself working hard to be better for the future, he also finds himself looking back at his success to remind himself of what he's able to do.

"Ultimately, it comes down to the self-belief you have, and it's just a mentality. I truly believe I'm far from perfect, I truly believe that each day I can do better, I can try harder and if I fail, I try again."

"When it gets low, I have tools which I utilise. I don't really listen to all the stuff. There's so many rumours, so many people making assumptions, comments, judgements - 99 per cent of them don't actually know really what's going on, probably 100 per cent don't know what I've been through to get where I am today."

"I think the other things I have often find myself having to just remind myself, I have won seven titles, I have won more [races] than any other driver in history, I have to remind myself that I also have done great things."

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Despite the tough times he and his new employer are experiencing on track he has no doubts the future will smile on them eventually.

"And while things aren't always going to be great, and we're having this period of time, things will get better, if you believe and if you continue to push and work."

"There's no lack of enthusiasm or talent in this team. I genuinely truly believe we're going to get there at some stage, we just have to be patient."