Italian fears grow over Lewis Hamilton ’embarrassment’ at Ferrari

Hamilton replaced Carlos Sainz at Ferrari back in January, but pre-season excitement around the seven-time world champion’s iconic switch has now been replaced by frustration from the Brit at his own performances.

The 40-year-old has failed to get onto the podium in any of his first few main races with the Maranello outfit, and has relied on a sprint race victory to give his points tally a respectable look.

What’s more, Hamilton has appeared to be a way behind the pace of new team-mate Charles Leclerc, with the Brit behind him in the drivers’ standings and having only beaten Leclerc once across five grand prix qualifying sessions.

Now, Corriere della Serra have reported that there is ’embarrassment inside and outside Maranello’ at Hamilton’s inability to be able to get to grips with his new SF-25 car.

While Hamilton has repeatedly suggested that it will take time to get used to a variety of different aspects to the Ferrari car having spent the previous 12 seasons with Mercedes, the above publication pointed out how much less experienced rookies Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman have fit in seamlessly with their new teams.

Hamilton’s Mercedes replacement Antonelli sits above him in the standings, while young Brit Bearman has scored six points with the strugglin