Former Formula One driver Johnny Herbert says Lewis Hamilton looks “really lost” and “stuck in the hole” after a tough start to Ferrari’s career.
Hamilton’s form has been overwhelming since switching from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season.
Charles Leclerc finished on the podium three times in 2025, but Hamilton has yet to finish in the top three.
Hamilton won the sprint race in Shanghai from pole position, but he generally struggles.
Talking to instantwithdrawalbettingsites, Herbert explained why Hamilton thought he was “lost.”
“Lewis Hamilton is lost and it looks really lost,” Herbert said. “I don’t know if the raw pace he’s always had throughout his career is out there anymore. I thought the pure racing skills Hamilton had would be able to drive away car problems, but he seems trapped in a hole.
“It’s not a good thing to watch, it’s not the first time I’ve seen it in sports. Nigel Munsell won the championship in 1992, went to America in 1993, and returned in 1994, and it didn’t work out for him anymore.
“You’ll always have your peak and your peak ending. It’s not a good thing to watch. I know Charles Leclerc isn’t happy with the car either, but at least he’s consistently on the podium.
“There are some poor decisions in Ferrari’s strategy and insufficient communication over the radio, so Hamilton Doe has no synergy with the engineers he needs. He hasn’t found his comfort zone since his sprint victory in China.”
Ferrari “can’t rely on” in Hamilton
Leclerc is taking the lead on the track – and even miss it by sacrificing qualifying in Spain for better race results.
Herbert added: “There are times when it’s not as easy as before, but when your teammates are overtaking you overlooking the garage, it might click. You’ll surpass you in the same car.
“Leclair only grows up and controls Ferrari’s future. He’s the guy they can turn to. Ferrari can’t rely on Lewis Hamilton at this point. It’s scary to say, but that’s true.”
