Lewis Hamilton's Worst F1 Season: Struggles, Reflections, and an Uncertain Future at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Lewis Hamilton's past few days have been marked by continued struggles on track and reflections on a remarkably difficult season with Ferrari. According to multiple reports from November 29-30, Hamilton qualified a disappointing 18th for the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday, marking the third consecutive time he's been eliminated in the first qualifying session. The Independent reported that the seven-time world champion could only muster an apology to fans, stating he was "incredibly grateful for the support" that helped him through his worst season ever. Ferrari endured one of its most dismal weekends of 2025 at Qatar, with Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc finishing outside the points in the sprint race—a rare double non-score that hadn't happened since 2021. Sky Sports detailed Hamilton's candid assessment that getting performance from the Ferrari felt like "a fight like you couldn't believe." The car's balance issues proved insurmountable despite setup changes and pit lane restarts. Formula 1 coverage indicates Hamilton hasn't had a weekend without scoring points since joining Ferrari at the start of this season. Beyond the track, Hamilton has been introspective about his 2025 campaign. Ferrari's official press releases quote him reflecting on the year as "a season of growth and learning," attempting to find silver linings in what has been universally acknowledged as his most challenging year in Formula 1. According to Racingnews365, Hamilton outlined the "huge effect" Ferrari's decision to abandon aerodynamic development in late April has had on everyone at the Scuderia. On the personal front, social media activity shows Hamilton recently gave a thrilling ride around the track to Beyoncé and Jay-Z in his Ferrari race car, blending his world with music superstars. This comes amid broader off-track ventures, with Athlonsports noting Hamilton's blockbuster F1 film emerged as one of the top-grossing sports movies globally in 2025, and he's being selective about future projects, demanding they meet similarly high creative standards. Speculation about Hamilton's future persists. According to F1TV commentary from Juan Pablo Montoya, while some have suggested Hamilton might retire after next season if his form doesn't improve, Montoya believes Hamilton won't "retire on a down" and still wants to prove himself. Currently sitting sixth in the championship standings, Hamilton faces his final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi with just two rounds remaining in 2025. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.