F1: Lewis Hamilton still podium-less in Ferrari but finally optimistic

In Austin, site of the U.S. GP, Ferrari returned to the podium but did so with the usual Charles Leclerc, in his sixth podium finish of the season. Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, at the end of a race in which he still struggled.

Five GPs from the end of the season, the seven-time World Champion has not yet achieved a podium with Ferrari (only joy the Sprint won at the Chinese GP). A surreal situation for the Briton who, in his career, has won 105 GPs in Formula 1.

Nevertheless, Lewis Hamilton appeared refreshed by his fourth-place finish in Austin (he has won the U.S. GP six times in his career): “The team did a really important job this weekend. So, I hope everyone at the factory is happy and yes, I am convinced that we are definitely on the right track. I feel so close. I have not reached the podium yet, but I will keep trying” his post-race words.

In short, Lewis Hamilton has not lost hope, indeed he is convinced that the SF-25 will give him that joy he has been chasing since his first day in Maranello. The people of the Rossa are waiting, hoping that, in the end, may come not only Lewis Hamilton’s podium but that blessed first success of the season that is still missing.