Lewis Hamilton targets first Ferrari podium at F1 Mexican GP

Lewis Hamilton targets first Ferrari podium at F1 Mexican GP. Lewis Hamilton aims to end his podium drought with Ferrari at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Ferrari arrives in Mexico eager to confirm the progress shown in recent races, particularly after Charles Leclerc’s strong podium finish in Austin. The twentieth round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship presents an important opportunity to assess whether the team’s improved performance was due to favorable conditions or effective car updates.Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton remains in search of his first podium in red. After nineteen races with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most starts without a podium for the team. Nevertheless, the seven-time world champion maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook. He spent the week analyzing how to extract maximum potential from the SF-25 and aims to have the car in its best possible condition for Mexico City.

Hamilton reflects on 2025 as a learning journey

Last weekend, Lewis Hamilton reached a new career milestone, becoming the first driver to surpass 5,000 points in Formula 1. While the United States Grand Prix did not dramatically change the narrative of his season, it was far from disappointing. During media day, Lewis Hamilton commented on his 2025 campaign, acknowledging both highs and lows. He noted that the team now appears to be moving in a clear and positive direction.

“For me, 2025 has been a continuous learning process, with every race teaching me something new,” Lewis Hamilton said. “One thing is certain: the entire team, on track and back at the factory, is working together and pushing to continue making progress.”

Approaching Mexico with caution but hope

As Lewis Hamilton looks ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, he will skip the first practice session to allow Ferrari test and simulator driver Antonio Fuoco to take the wheel. Despite this, Lewis Hamilton has already set his target: he needs to be fast from the second session onward. He remains measured in his expectations, emphasizing that no conclusions should be drawn before hitting the track.

“It doesn’t make much sense to talk too much before being on track. In my case, I’ll start in the second session, but I believe we know what needs to be done,” Lewis Hamilton explained. While Ferrari did not introduce major upgrades in Texas, small corrections led to noticeable improvements. “We are more determined than ever to make the most of our package, and I can’t wait to get back on track,” he added.

Building on previous Mexican GP success

Ferrari’s last podium in Mexico came during the previous season, when Carlos Sainz took victory and Charles Leclerc finished third. Lewis Hamilton highlighted this as a benchmark for the weekend. “I think we were very competitive here last year,” he said. If the SF-25 can maintain the momentum from Austin, the British driver sees a chance to achieve a strong result. “I hope we can apply the lessons we learned then and put them into practice this weekend,” he concluded.