Lewis Hamilton is not meant to finish P4. The champion knows it. Ferrari understands this form cannot continue, and F1 fans are certainly sick of seeing it weekend after weekend.

The 40-year-old’s first season at Ferrari has been subject to hyperbole, his words or actions obsessively criticised and analysed after his results failed live up to the pre-season hype.

The team introduced updates to all four facets of the car’s floor – including the fences, edges, central body and diffuser – and both drivers confirmed it was a step forward for the team, regardless of McLaren’s advantage.

A week later at Silverstone, Hamilton displayed his form of old and even looked competitive for pole position on Saturday. However, the SF-25’s poor performance in the wet weather conditions masked Charles Leclerc and Hamilton’s potential, and fundamentally a gulf of time still separated them from McLaren.

One of Ferrari’s main challenges in 2025 has been the issue with their ride height, and their inability to find the right balance to ensure a perfect set-up for races.