Hamilton 'doesn't have a mindset' for 2026 after tricky year

Lewis Hamilton concluded his challenging debut season with Ferrari by salvaging points at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing P8 after starting P16. The seven-time World Champion faced a difficult weekend, including a crash in FP3 and a third consecutive Q1 elimination. This season marked a significant struggle for Hamilton, who, despite an early Sprint victory in China, failed to secure a single Grand Prix podium for the first time in his F1 career since 2007. He finished P6 in the Drivers' Championship, far behind teammate Charles Leclerc, and Ferrari ended P4. Hamilton emphasized his focus on recovery during the winter break, not yet looking ahead to the next season or 2026.