Mercedes’ head of communications has revealed that team principal Toto Wolff has been in communication with former driver Lewis Hamilton to offer support amid a challenging season at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion has been struggling to adjust to the team, grappling with a car that is not meeting expectations and questionable race strategies.
Hamilton’s difficulties were highlighted at the recent Qatar Grand Prix, where he failed to advance past Q1 in qualifying and finished outside the points in 12th place despite a comeback effort during the race. Currently sitting in sixth place in the drivers’ standings, Hamilton risks dropping to seventh after the final race in Abu Dhabi.
Expressing his frustration with his debut season at Ferrari, Hamilton has described 2025 as the “worst season ever,” despite giving his all on and off the track. While his struggles have been evident throughout the season, Mercedes has extended personal support to him. Bradley Lord, Mercedes’ chief communications officer, disclosed that discussions have taken place to assist Hamilton during this challenging period, with Wolff even accompanying him to race locations for support.
In an interview with CHAMP1, Lord empathized with Hamilton’s situation, acknowledging the dedication and effort the driver puts into his work. He mentioned the ups and downs that every driver faces and emphasized Mercedes’ commitment to encouraging Hamilton, believing in his potential to bounce back stronger in the future.
As Hamilton prepares for the final race in Abu Dhabi, aiming to secure his sixth-place position in the drivers’ standings, he faces the end of an era driving the current Ferrari model, which has presented numerous challenges. Hamilton will sit out the first free practice session, with Arthur Leclerc stepping in.
Despite the current difficulties, Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has urged the team to persevere and strive for a return to victory. Looking ahead to the next season, Ferrari is focused on finishing the current campaign on a positive note before shifting all attention to 2026.
Ferrari remains optimistic about their prospects and is determined to learn from the setbacks faced this season to come back stronger in the future.
