Fernando Alonso Backs Lewis Hamilton to "Flip Issues Round"

[ad_1] Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has struggled within the first half of the 2025 Components One season, although former teammate Fernando Alonso backed Hamilton to rediscover his type.

When Hamilton broke into F1, his first teammate was Fernando Alonso, a top-tier, established driver on the grid.

Alonso acquired a first-hand account of Hamilton's skills early on, and whereas they might naturally become rivals, a mutual respect for his or her skills matured.

Lewis Hamilton of Nice Britain and Scuderia Ferrari speaks within the Drivers Press Convention throughout previews forward of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. Lewis Hamilton of Nice Britain and Scuderia Ferrari speaks within the Drivers Press Convention throughout previews forward of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. Picture by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Photographs The Spanish driver is uniquely suited to discuss what Hamilton goes by, being one of many older drivers on the grid, like Hamilton, and having pushed for the famed Scuderia.

"What's fallacious with him? I do not know. Lewis is a superb driver; on tracks like Canada, he is able to exploiting all his strengths," Alonso advised the media in Montreal.

"After 24 races, we'll do the maths: he is struggling now, however he can flip issues round in a short time.

"I do not suppose the scenario has modified a lot in comparison with final 12 months with Russell. Then, the Mercedes was apparently tough to drive and Russell was extra snug. This 12 months appears to be the identical. However it's tough to offer an opinion with out having all the knowledge."

Via the primary 9 races, Hamilton scored 71 factors, which is sweet for sixth place within the driver standings.

Ferrari, regardless of their woes, are in second place almost about the constructors' standings, although already almost 200 factors down on the main McLaren group.

Contemplating how the automotive has stacked as much as the remainder of the sphere, Ferrari needs to be glad about the place they stand, however pre-season expectations had been set a lot larger than the place the driving force and group at the moment are.

Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, made the surprising choice to go away his long-time house at Mercedes to realize his dream of driving for Ferrari.

Arguably the most important driver becoming a member of the historic group naturally got here with loads of hype and anticipation.

Many anticipated each to hit the bottom working in 2025, preventing for each titles, however in actuality, Ferrari continues to be searching for their first race win of the season.

His observe document constantly exhibits Hamilton has overcome any adversity he confronted. Within the newest chapter of his profession, he might want to do the identical as soon as once more.