An ex-Formula 1 star believes Lewis Hamilton is 'truly lost' as his disappointing start to the 2025 season continued at last weekend's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix . The seven-time world champion made the blockbuster move from Mercedes to Ferrari during the off-season after enduring a frustrating few years at the Silver Arrows.

Lewis Hamilton is finding his Ferrari F1 car ‘very difficult’ after Saudi GP qualifying - The Ferrari driver was not in the running for pole and only qualified seventh-fastest in Jeddah

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