New reports have sparked speculation that Ferrari might consider Oscar Piastri as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton in the coming years. Piastri, an Australian driver and current frontrunner in the 2025 Formula 1 championship, is under a multi-year contract with McLaren, fueling uncertainty about his future. These rumors have drawn significant attention among F1 followers, who are eager to discuss the potential shift within Ferrari’s driver lineup.
Spanish journalist Fabio Marchi revealed that Ferrari has been closely monitoring Piastri’s progress, following a conversation with an Italian journalist. This claim suggests that the Prancing Horse is preparing for possible changes ahead, emphasizing the interest surrounding Piastri’s role in F1 going forward.
“The other day I spoke with an Italian journalist who was certain Ferrari is keeping a close watch on Piastri,” said Marchi, via Cortito y al Pie podcast.
Social Media Users Voice Concerns Over Potential Move
Fans reacting on social media expressed mixed feelings about the possibility of Piastri joining Ferrari, with many appearing skeptical and worried about his career prospects. Several users questioned whether moving to Ferrari would be beneficial for Piastri, citing the Italian team’s recent struggles and management issues.
“Piastri should run for the hills. They will ruin his career,” said one user.
“I have a bad feeling Ferrari will Ferrari themselves if Oscar drives for the team,” said another fan.
“I’m sorry but why would he leave a championship winning car to join Ferrari?” questioned another user.
Additional comments expressed frustration with Ferrari’s ongoing challenges rather than their driver choices.
“They would do anything except fixing the car and team,” said another fan.
“What a **** waste of money. They learned nothing from chasing seb,” claimed another user.
“you can hire superman himself but if the car and strategy aren’t up to par, it’s all for nothing,” said yet another fan.
Lewis Hamilton’s Struggles Continue Amidst the 2025 Season
Since his debut with Ferrari in 2025, seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has struggled to secure strong results. After 14 races, he has yet to reach a race win or podium finish for the team, though he did claim a sprint pole and victory at the Chinese GP in Round 2. Meanwhile, his teammate Charles Leclerc has consistently outperformed him, leading Hamilton by 46 points.
Ferrari Team Principal Expresses Confidence in Hamilton’s Prospects
Fred Vasseur, Scuderia Ferrari’s team principal, remains optimistic that Hamilton will end his podium drought within this season. He highlighted the British driver’s recent performances, noting how Hamilton has challenged drivers like George Russell and shown competitive pace during races.
“Yeah, because he was able to fight with Russell at Zandvoort and was able to come from P10 to the gearbox of Russell [at Monza]. Yes, we can expect to be on the podium,” said Vasseur, via PlanetF1.
Vasseur also pointed out Hamilton’s performance at the Italian Grand Prix, where despite starting 10th, he finished sixth. The team boss credited the support of Ferrari’s passionate Tifosi fans at Monza for boosting Hamilton’s morale during the race, suggesting an encouraging momentum ahead.
Implications for Ferrari’s Strategy and Driver Lineup
The rumors linking Oscar Piastri to a potential move to Ferrari highlight the pressure the team faces to improve results and competitiveness. Hamilton’s difficulties in securing consistent podiums add to the uncertainty surrounding Ferrari’s driver strategy for the future. Fans and experts alike will be watching closely to see if Ferrari acts on these speculated plans, and how this might reshape the championship battle in the seasons ahead.
