Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton sends clear message after finishing P5 at Bahrain GP 2025

The fourth race of the 2025 Formula 1 season was filled with plenty of storylines. McLaren’s first win of the season in Bahrain, George Russell’s penalty for accidentally activating the DRS, and Lando Norris’s false start were some of the highlights. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton secured a fifth-place finish with Ferrari, adding another layer to the weekend’s excitement.

Ferrari was focused on overcoming a tough start to the year, particularly after the penalty at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc needed to recover in the standings, and they made significant progress, both coming close to the podium in Bahrain.

As the team regained its footing,Hamilton had the chance to address the media following the Bahrain Grand Prix, delivering a clear message about the car and the challenges ahead. He explained how he was adjusting to the new machine and finding his rhythm with it.

“What’s clear is that, as humans, we tend to get stuck in our ways,” Hamilton told Sky Sports F1. “I’ve been driving the same car with the same team for so long, and now, with a new car, it requires a completely different driving style and setup.” Hamilton added, “The car demands a different approach. I’m adjusting, and I think I’m slowly getting the hang of it and finding the right balance.”

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 11, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Hamilton’s thoughts on his teammate Leclerc

After sharing the track with Leclerc this season, Hamilton offered some insights into the performance of the 27-year-old driver. He discussed Leclerc’s approach to handling the car and how the Monegasque driver extracts the maximum from it.

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“What Charles does is he sets up the car and sticks with that setup throughout the weekend. Last week and again this weekend, I was quite a bit off, but just before qualifying, I closed the gap. However, by then, the settings were off. I need to improve my consistency throughout the weekend, and I will,“ Hamilton commented.

Hamilton’s self-critique and areas for improvement

As Ferrari has made strides in areas like aerodynamics and pit stop times, Hamilton acknowledged his own areas for improvement. He expressed confidence that there are many aspects where he can perform better in this Formula 1 season.

“I need to make things easier for myself — right now, I’m doing it the hard way. Next week, I’ll aim to start in a better place and avoid any major deviations. I’ve learned how the car prefers to be driven, so if I apply that, and if I can qualify better, I’m confident I’ll have a much better weekend,” Hamilton explained.