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Hamilton Breaks Drought: First Ferrari Podium Achieved
15 Mar
Summary
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari podium at the Chinese Grand Prix.
- The 7-time world champion battled closely with teammate Charles Leclerc.
- Hamilton expressed confidence in achieving a first race win soon.
Lewis Hamilton celebrated a hard-earned podium finish in his first season with Ferrari at the recent Chinese Grand Prix. This marked his record-extending 203rd career podium and his first since November 2024. After joining Ferrari at the start of the year, Hamilton had found podiums to be his biggest challenge, with this achievement coming in his 26th race for the team.
Despite an initial surge to the lead from third on the grid, Hamilton was eventually overtaken but engaged in a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle with teammate Charles Leclerc for third place. Hamilton acknowledged the difficulty of achieving a podium with Ferrari compared to his previous career achievements, emphasizing his positive mental attitude throughout the season.
Hamilton expressed strong belief that a first race win with Ferrari is now closer than ever, a stark contrast to the previous year. He noted that while Ferrari has a strong package, particularly in corners, they need to improve straight-line speed and power to compete with top teams. He remains confident in the team's ability to overcome these challenges.
