Lewis Hamilton was in a despondent mood after finishing seventh in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday. The seven-time world champion, 40, has struggled in his opening five F1 races for Ferrari, failing to finish higher than fifth in a grand prix, though he did win the sprint race in China.

Lewis Hamilton believes that he could be in for an entire season of pain as he adapts to life as a Ferrari driver. The seven-time world champion has been unable to consistently match team-mate Charles Leclerc since joining the Italian constructor from Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton called his race drive in the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “horrible” and views his ongoing struggle to gel with his new Ferrari Formula One car as a “painful” experience. The seven-time world champion finished seventh in the Jeddah race on Sunday,