Ferrari insists Lewis Hamilton will achieve his first podium with team soon | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLuke BakerTuesday 09 September 2025 15:32 BSTLewis Hamilton re-enacts Ferrari's passionate fans ahead of Italian GPLewis Hamilton has endured a challenging first season with Ferrari, struggling to adapt to the car and failing to secure a podium finish so far.Despite Hamilton's difficulties, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed strong confidence that the British driver will soon achieve a podium finish.Vasseur cited Hamilton's improved pace and fighting performance at the Italian Grand Prix, where he recovered from a grid penalty to finish sixth.Hamilton, however, tempered expectations, stating that Ferrari currently lacks the pure pace to consistently compete with Red Bull and McLaren for podiums.Despite his cautious outlook, Hamilton expressed satisfaction with the progress made and his increasing comfort with the car, indicating a gradual improvement in performance.In fullFerrari make bold Lewis Hamilton prediction after optimism of Italian Grand PrixThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in