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Lewis Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge

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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a TV interview ahead of the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Lewis Hamilton admitted Thursday that he had underestimated how difficult it would be for him to adapt to life with Ferrari after 12 years with Mercedes.

The 40-year-old seven-time world champion won six of his championships with the 'silver arrows' before his sensational exit last year.

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