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Lewis Hamilton explains why first Ferrari podium was one of the toughest of his career

Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium". While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming back from a rejuvenating winter break and gelling with the new era of regulations, Hamilton ...

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Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium". While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming back from a rejuvenating winter break and gelling with the new era of regulations, Hamilton ...

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  • What changed: Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium". While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming back from a rejuvenating winter break and gelling with the new era of regulations, Hamilton .
  • Who it affects: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and the 2025 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, or the 2025 season archive for more context.

Story angle

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A rules-focused update that changes how teams and drivers operate.

Why it matters

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It changes the framework teams and drivers have to work within in the 2025 season.

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Source
Motorsport.com
Seasons
2025
Drivers
Lewis Hamilton (Bio & Records)
Teams
Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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