(In Saudi Arabian) Martin Brundle 'struggles to buy' Lewis Hamilton’s reason for Ferrari woes

Martin Brundle has openly doubted Lewis Hamilton’s explanation for his lackluster performance at Ferrari during the 2025 Formula 1 season. After finishing seventh in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, over 30 seconds behind teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton attributed his struggles to not fully understanding Ferrari’s SF25 car. Brundle, a respected F1 commentator, dismissed this reasoning, arguing that by April 2025, with pre-season testing and four races completed, Hamilton, a seven time world champion, should have adapted to the car. He highlighted examples of younger drivers, like Oliver Bearman, who impressed in a 2024 Ferrari substitute role, and Kimi Antonelli, who quickly meshed with Mercedes, to underline that experience should aid Hamilton’s transition.

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Brundle suggested that Hamilton’s difficulties lie elsewhere, specifically in failing to find an optimal car setup and build a strong rapport with his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. This lack of synergy, Brundle believes, is causing Hamilton to struggle with confidence and pace, as seen in his radio complaints about grip and sector times during the Jeddah race. Brundle was clear that Hamilton’s issues are not related to age but rather to a disconnect with the car’s configuration, which has left him unable to extract the necessary performance.

The critique comes as Hamilton, who joined Ferrari with high expectations, faces pressure to match Leclerc’s pace and deliver results. Brundle’s analysis points to a need for Hamilton to refine his setup approach and strengthen his engineering collaboration to unlock the SF25’s potential. As Ferrari aims for championship contention, resolving these challenges will be crucial for Hamilton to silence doubters and regain his competitive edge in the 2025 season.