Lewis Hamilton walked away from the Circuit of The Americas with a renewed sense of belief. After months of trying to understand the nuances of his Ferrari, the seven-time world champion says he has finally found his rhythm with the car following an encouraging weekend in Austin.Hamilton didn’t reach the podium this time, but two strong fourth-place finishes one in the Sprint and another in the main race told a story of progress. More importantly, it was a weekend where Hamilton finally looked at ease behind the wheel, pushing with confidence and showing glimpses of the form that made him one of Formula 1’s all-time greats.“It’s been a really positive weekend,” Hamilton said. “I finally feel like I’m on top of the car. There are still things to improve, but I can feel everything coming together now. The connection between me and the team, the understanding of the setup it’s all starting to click.”
Finding the Sweet Spot
Since joining Ferrari, Hamilton’s journey has been one of adaptation. The car’s handling characteristics, the tire balance, and the team’s race strategy have all taken time to understand. But in Texas, things looked different.Qualifying didn’t go perfectly Hamilton started fifth and his getaway at the start of the race wasn’t ideal either. Yet once the early laps settled, he began to find his flow. He fought hard, overtook teammate Charles Leclerc for third, and showed solid pace throughout the middle stint.Leclerc’s early pit stop temporarily dropped Hamilton down to fourth again, but even though he couldn’t quite catch the leading pack, the performance showed real improvement. Ferrari looked sharper in every department and Hamilton looked comfortable leading that charge.“We can take a lot of positives,” Hamilton said afterward. “Even without new upgrades, we’re managing to get more out of the car every weekend. That says a lot about the direction we’re going in. I think we’re finally starting to unlock the performance that’s been hiding in there.”
A Step Forward for Ferrari
The United States Grand Prix also helped Ferrari close the gap to Mercedes in the Constructors’ standings. While the team still has work to do to consistently fight for podiums, the progress is undeniable. Hamilton’s experience and calm leadership seem to be having a clear influence on the team’s confidence and approach.“My start wasn’t great, but Turn 1 went in my favour, and that helped me stay in the fight,” Hamilton explained. “The strategy wasn’t perfect I came out quite far behind after my pit stop but we still managed to bring home strong points. That’s what matters most for the team.”Team boss Fred Vasseur was equally upbeat, praising Hamilton for the way he’s helped refine the car’s development direction. “Lewis brings not just speed but understanding,” Vasseur said. “He knows how to get the most out of every situation. This weekend showed that his hard work with the engineers is paying off.”
Eyes Set on the Next Challenge
As Formula 1 heads into its final races of 2025, Hamilton believes Ferrari’s progress is real not just a one-off result. The energy within the team is growing stronger, and both drivers are optimistic about ending the season on a high note.“There’s definitely more to come,” Hamilton said. “We’re getting stronger with each race. I’m proud of how everyone’s working together. When everything connects like this, we can challenge anyone.”Hamilton’s words capture the mood in Maranello one of quiet determination and renewed hope. For fans, it’s a glimpse of the Ferrari they’ve been waiting to see: fast, united, and full of fight. And for Hamilton, it feels like the beginning of something special a champion finally finding his flow in red.
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