The summer break is about to come to a close and the F1 2025 season is about to kick off for a fast-paced 10-race dash to the championship finale in Abu Dhabi.

But not every driver has had a strong start to the year. These five drivers are going to need to make a major impression after the shutdown if they want to improve their hopes for their championships — and for their futures.

Lewis Hamilton

All eyes were on Lewis Hamilton heading into the F1 2025 season as the seven-time World Champion joined the sport’s most illustrious team, Scuderia Ferrari.

Would it result in heaps of success, or would it end in tears?

Just a little over the halfway point of the season, it’s certainly trending more toward the latter option.

Hamilton seems to be fundamentally uncomfortable with the SF-25, wh

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