1 week Ago By Sam Smith
Lewis Hamilton has ‘disappointed’ Formula One pundit Johnny Herbert by failing to dominate at Ferrari . The seven-time world champion has endured a difficult start to life alongside Charles Leclerc . Hamilton won the sprint race in China but has largely been outperformed by Leclerc.
The 40-year-old, who was disqualified from the subsequent Chinese Grand Prix, has finished behind Leclerc in each race so far this year. Herbert has been left ‘disappointed’ by Hamilton’s failure so far to fight with Leclerc. Speaking to SambaSlots, Herbert said: “I don't think Lewis Hamilton has got the number two status yet.
But what I like about Charles Leclerc is that when he came in with Sebastian Vettel, he took over that team. That is where he's very strong, his ability to get the best out of everybody within the team and take all the energy away from his fellow driver. “It's not as if Lewis is not beatable.
But it is a surprise that he hasn't quite gone in there and dominated that little bit more than we're seeing or even really fighting close together because there's been quite a difference between the two in a race scenario especially. “Maybe he’s just at a ceiling at the moment, but he can't jump to the next one because the car can’t do that. “Hopefully that upgrade will lift him to the next level.
But it's been a bit disappointing. I expected a little bit more just because of what he's achieved in the past. However, you can’t overlook the fact that Charles is driving better than he ever has.
” Ferrari are preparing to install a new floor on their SF-25 car. Hamilton has struggled for performance in the vehicle and hinted at a difference of opinion within the Ferrari garage over when that could happen. The former Mercedes driver suggested that the issue has hindered his ability to properly challenge Leclerc during the opening month of the season.
“I’m really hoping in the next race we’ll see some positive changes,” Hamilton said after finishing seventh in the Japanese Grand Prix last week, three places behind his team-mate. “Through the first three races, there’s been a bit of a deficit between both sides of the garage on some elements of the car. “On my side, underperforming.
So it’s good to know. “With what I had, that is the best result I could get.”.
