Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut struggles: can Piastri’s McLaren dominance continue?

Oscar Piastri is rewriting McLaren’s legacy with five wins and eight straight podiums in 2025, echoing legends Senna and Hamilton. Meanwhile, Hamilton faces challenges adapting to Ferrari, yet to claim a debut victory this season.

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Times of India
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Sources: Times of India
Lewis Hamilton's transition to Ferrari in the 2025 Formula 1 season has been marked by struggles, as he has yet to secure a win in his debut races with the team.

In stark contrast, Oscar Piastri is showcasing remarkable dominance with McLaren, having secured five wins and eight consecutive podiums this season. This achievement places Piastri alongside legendary drivers such as Ayrton Senna and Hamilton himself, who both had impressive early career runs with McLaren.

Senna's 1988 season remains iconic, where he and teammate Alain Prost won fifteen of sixteen races, with Senna clinching the Drivers' Championship. Hamilton, in his 2007 debut season with McLaren, recorded nine consecutive podium finishes but did not win the championship.

Fans on social media platforms like X have praised Piastri's performance, highlighting his rapid rise in just his third season. Meanwhile, Hamilton's Ferrari debut has yet to mirror his earlier McLaren success, raising questions about whether Piastri's McLaren dominance will continue and how Hamilton will adapt.

"Oscar Piastri is dominating the 2025 Formula 1 season, securing five wins and eight consecutive podiums for McLaren, a feat previously achieved by legends like Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton."
"Currently, Hamilton is driving for Ferrari and is yet to win his debut race as part of the team."
"Senna attained the feat in 1988 when he won the Drivers' Championship at McLaren."
"Lewis Hamilton recorded nine consecutive podium finishes in his debut season in 2007 with McLaren, but he didnt win the Drivers' Championship that year."
Sources: Times of India
Lewis Hamilton faces challenges in his Ferrari debut, yet Oscar Piastri dominates the 2025 Formula 1 season with five wins and eight consecutive podiums for McLaren, echoing legends Ayrton Senna and Hamilton's early McLaren success.
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Piastri dominates 2025; Hamilton struggles at Ferrari debut

Key Facts
  • Oscar Piastri is dominating the 2025 Formula 1 season with five wins and eight consecutive podiums for McLaren, a feat that has drawn widespread praise from Formula 1 fans.Times of India
  • Lewis Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari in 2025, has struggled to win his debut race with the team, contrasting with Piastri’s strong performance.Times of India
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of wins by Oscar Piastri in 2025 season
5 wins
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Consecutive podiums by Oscar Piastri in 2025 season
8 podiums
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Background Context

Historic McLaren podium streaks by Senna and Hamilton

Key Facts
  • Ayrton Senna achieved eight consecutive podiums in 1988 while winning the Drivers' Championship with McLaren, a dominant season where Senna and teammate Alain Prost won 15 of 16 races.Times of India
  • Lewis Hamilton recorded nine consecutive podium finishes in his debut 2007 season with McLaren but did not win the Drivers' Championship that year.Times of India
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of races won by Senna and Prost in 1988
15 wins
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Total races in 1988 season
16 races
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Consecutive podiums by Lewis Hamilton in 2007 debut season
9 podiums
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