Expert: "Hamilton's honeymoon at Ferrari is over"

The start of the season in Melbourne was a real disappointment for Lewis Hamilton: 10th place in Ferrari's first race was not a good achievement for the 7-time world champion. Former Haas team boss Gunther Steiner puts it bluntly: Hamilton needs to achieve decent results from now o flansa amortizor monroe pret.

Expert: "Hamilton's honeymoon at Ferrari is over"

The move to Ferrari was supposed to open a new chapter in Lewis Hamilton's career, but it didn't start well. The seven-time world champion finished a dismal tenth in the Australian Grand Prix.

Former Haas team boss Gunter Steiner commented: "The honeymoon is over. Now he has to deliver results."

Tough start for Hamilton

After more than a decade at Mercedes, Hamilton moved to the Scuderia. Expectations for the Briton were quite high, but his first Grand Prix with Ferrari was quite disappointing. While McLaren driver Lando Norris took the victory, Hamilton moved in the middle of the field and eventually finished only tenth. And this result is not satisfactory for either him or his team.

Gunther Steiner believes the Briton now has a clear obligation. "He saw that it's not that easy. He has to concentrate," the former Haas boss explained to RTL. "There's no doubt that Hamilton can drive well - but now he has to prove that he can take Ferrari forward.

Ferrari under pressure

The pressure is mounting not only on Hamilton but also on Ferrari. The team finished last season as runner-up in the constructors' championship - and the goal for 2025 is clear: to win again. But the first race in Australia has raised doubts about whether the team can keep up with Red Bull and McLaren.

Steiner's assessment: "Of the big four teams, Ferrari is under the most pressure." Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc, who finished eighth in Melbourne, need to improve their performance quickly.

Whether they can fight for victory in Shanghai next weekend remains to be seen.

Will they dispel doubts in China?

The next Grand Prix, in China, could be a turning point. Ferrari must prove that the disappointing performance in Australia is not a reflection of what the team is really capable of. Above all, Hamilton will be looking to significantly improve on his debut performance for Ferrari.

One thing is certain: Hamilton's time to pose in red is over – and there is no time to adapt. Ferrari wants success – and Hamilton must deliver it.

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The move to Ferrari was supposed to open a new chapter in Lewis Hamilton's career, but it didn't start well

Former Haas team boss Gunter Steiner commented: "The honeymoon is over