Ferrari, now or never: why Lewis Hamilton (or Charles Leclerc) must win in 2025. Ferrari's best chances of winning in F1, with Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc, will come in 2025.

Ferrari must win in F1 as early as 2025, whether with Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc. It is a widely held opinion in the paddock that Maranello will have its best shot next season. A strong initial impact with the new car – Project 677, which already seems promising – will be crucial. A golden opportunity to put an end to an unbearable drought.

It is no secret that the “Hamilton project” is not a long-term relaunch. The Briton has a contract lasting only a few seasons, which can certainly be renewed, but is undoubtedly subject to the whims of Mother Nature. Time passes for everyone, even for a seven-time world champion. The longevity of #44 is undeniable, but it is realistic to imagine a farewell, perhaps, right after the eighth title.

Winning and doing it immediately is the imperative circulating in Maranello’s corridors. 2025 is an unmissable opportunity, riding the momentum of last season. After that, a mystery: 2026 presents the major challenge of a vast technical revolution, bringing fears and uncertainties. For this reason, the next season is marked in Ferrari Red.

It is no secret that the “Hamilton project” is not a long-term relaunch. The Briton has a contract lasting only a few seasons, which can certainly be renewed, but is undoubtedly subject to the whims of Mother Nature. Time passes for everyone, even for a seven-time world champion. The longevity of #44 is undeniable, but it is realistic to imagine a farewell, perhaps, right after the eighth title.

Winning and doing it immediately is the imperative circulating in Maranello’s corridors. 2025 is an unmissable opportunity, riding the momentum of last season. After that, a mystery: 2026 presents the major challenge of a vast technical revolution, bringing fears and uncertainties. For this reason, the next season is marked in Ferrari Red.

Croft: “Hamilton will have his best chances in 2025”
Formula 1 commentator David Croft has faith in his compatriot: “I would say that 2025 could be Lewis’s best chance to win an eighth world title,” he explained to RacingNews365. “Teams won’t be bringing upgrades week after week because they will already have to think about 2026.” – he pointed out.

“I think Ferrari will be the most eager to get the most out of 2025 among the four big teams because it has been a long time since they last won anything, and they want to prove that Lewis is the right man, or Charles as well. I believe they will push harder in terms of development.”

“So, whether he wins an eighth title or not, I can’t say, but I believe it is probably his best chance because in 2026, everything resets, the rules are rewritten, and it would become much more difficult given the changes ahead.” – the Formula 1 commentator concluded.

Source: f1ingenerale