Hamilton won't 'give up' after woeful first Ferrari season

Story byBritish Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of team Ferrari drives during free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. David Davies/PA Wire/dpaDPASun, December 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM UTC·1 min readLewis Hamilton completed his first F1 season without a podium finish on Sunday, but said he was not a quitter despite a nightmare first year at Ferrari. The seven-times champion has looked a shadow of his former self, finishing sixth in the standings. It was one place higher than his final season at Mercedes, although he at least won two races in 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne of the few positives for the Briton this season has been his fans."I've had amazing support from so many people who travel around the world to support me, my fans have been what's kept me going, they've been my rock, my family have been phenomenal supporters, he told Sky. The 40-year-old will hope new engine rules next year bump him up the pack if the Italian glamour team has a good off-season."Luckily, I have got good people around me.