Hamilton ‘grateful’ Ferrari are going through challenging process

Lewis Hamilton has expressed gratitude for his current struggles at Ferrari, viewing them as crucial for building a strong foundation for the team's future, particularly eyeing 2026. Despite a challenging start to his Scuderia tenure, failing to secure a podium in 10 Grands Prix and often trailing teammate Charles Leclerc, the seven-time champion remains focused on "changes in the background." Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, where Ferrari introduced a floor upgrade, Hamilton cautioned against high expectations for immediate performance gains. Leclerc, who will miss FP1, shares optimism that the upgrades will help close the gap as Ferrari sits third in the Constructors' Championship.