Hamilton Battles Ferrari in the Wet as British GP Shakes Up F1 Standings
What a wild ride the 2025 British Grand Prix turned out to be. Between dramatic weather shifts, safety cars, and penalties, the race at Silverstone delivered a whirlwind of emotions. But one of the biggest talking points was Lewis Hamilton’s brutally honest take on his Ferrari’s performance in the mixed conditions. Despite a strong weekend of practice, Hamilton called the SF-25 "the most difficult car I've driven in these conditions." That’s a strong statement coming from a seven-time world champion with decades of racing experience.
The race started on a damp track, dried up, then saw heavy rain hit mid-race before drying again—an absolute nightmare for drivers and teams trying to make the right calls. Hamilton managed to cross the line in fourth place, behind McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Sauber’s surprise podium finisher Nico Hulkenberg. But for Hamilton, the result was bittersweet.
He admitted the car was “unbelievably tricky to drive,” especially in the wet, and emphasized how crucial it is that Ferrari doesn’t carry over certain elements into next year’s design. You could hear the frustration masked in professionalism. "It's only my second time driving in the wet in this car," he explained, "and I can't even express to you how hard it is." It’s clear Hamilton is using this year as a learning curve but also as an opportunity to influence Ferrari’s 2026 development directly.
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And it’s not just Hamilton who struggled. His teammate Charles Leclerc endured a dismal race, finishing a disheartening 14th after gambling early on slick tires. That decision backfired spectacularly. Leclerc was off the pace, making frequent errors, and later admitted he was “nowhere” all race long.
Over at McLaren, it was a celebration and a controversy rolled into one. Lando Norris claimed his first ever home win—an emotional and historic moment. But teammate Oscar Piastri, who had led a good portion of the race, was handed a 10-second penalty for erratic braking behind the Safety Car. That penalty dropped him from first to second, and while the team still bagged a 1-2 finish, the result left a sour taste.
Even Max Verstappen weighed in, questioning the logic behind Piastri's penalty—especially considering similar incidents in the past, like George Russell’s in Canada, went unpunished. Verstappen himself had a tough race, spinning out due to cold tires and finishing fifth after fighting back from tenth.
With this result, Norris closes the gap in the championship to just eight points behind Piastri, setting up a thrilling intra-team battle for the second half of the season. Meanwhile, Hamilton is still chasing his first podium in red, but clearly not giving up. His words after the race show he's playing the long game—helping shape the future of Ferrari while pushing for stronger results in the short term.
Silverstone gave us drama, emotion, and a major shake-up in the standings. As F1 heads into its midseason break, one thing is certain: the fight is far from over.
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