Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton voted Driver of the Day
Lewis Hamilton had a solid and encouraging Bahrain Grand Prix. Qualifying in ninth place after a difficult Saturday, he drew on his race experience to climb back up to fifth place at the finish.
During the qualifying sessions for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton failed to fully capitalize on the potential of his Ferrari. He ranked ninth, a result below his and the team’s expectations. With a significant gap compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc, who started from third place, Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that the performance was not up to par.
He admitted after the session that he was not up to par, mentioning a lack of adaptation to certain settings and a decisive lap that was not perfectly executed.
Improvement in the race
Qualified in ninth position after a difficult Saturday, he was able to leverage his racing experience to climb up to fifth place at the finish.
As soon as the lights went out, Lewis Hamilton gained a few positions thanks to a good start and smart management of the early laps. Ferrari adopted an effective pit stop strategy, which allowed it to stay in the fight with the leading pack. It particularly took advantage of the rapid tire degradation of its opponents to overtake them at key moments.
Even though he couldn’t fight for the podium, occupied by Oscar Piastri, George Russell, and Lando Norris, he finished just behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, giving Ferrari a double top 5. It’s a positive result for Lewis Hamilton, who continues to get accustomed to his new car and environment at Ferrari after his transfer from Mercedes. Fans highlighted this good performance by choosing him as the driver of the day with 29% of the votes.
This weekend in Bahrain shows that even if he’s not yet in the fight for victory, Lewis Hamilton remains a formidable competitor, capable of getting the best out of complex situations. The rest of the season will need to be closely watched, as he appears to be increasingly in sync with his new team.
