Mika Hakkinen, two times a Formula 1 World Champion, says “patience” will be required from Lewis Hamilton if he wishes to make his Ferrari partnership a success.

That is because, according to Hakkinen, the normal timescale is “four to five” years for a driver to mould a car around their driving style. Hamilton has spoken during his challenging first Ferrari season about not feeling at one with the SF-25 machine.

Will Lewis Hamilton need ‘five years’ to gel with Ferrari car?

F1 2025 has not been the campaign which Ferrari had in mind. Only six rounds remain, and the team is yet to win a grand prix. Hamilton meanwhile is still chasing a first podium with Ferrari following the seven-time World Champion’s blockbuster move from Mercedes.

At several points in the year, Hamilton has made re

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