Hamilton has had an underwhelming start to his Ferrari career following his high-profile move from Mercedes for the F1 2025 season. Despite enjoying success in the sprint format, Hamilton has failed to score a podium across his first 12 appearances for Ferrari, marking his worst-ever start to a campaign.

Hamilton is a five-time winner of the Belgian GP, including last year, when he inherited victory after George Russell’s disqualification. You have to go back to his debut season in 2007 for the last time he finished the race but failed to stand on the podium, crossing the line in fourth place. It’s a track he loves and where he flourishes.

Ferrari team boss said adding downforce to Lewis Hamilton’s car was crucial to breaking through the field but wouldn’t have helped Charles Leclerc