Lewis Hamilton handed F1 2025 videogame blow

Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming appearance in the F1 25 video game has come with disappointment as EA Sports released their latest driver ratings — and the seven-time world champion finds himself slipping further down the rankings.



Hamilton Misses Top Five Again



Despite his legendary status and move to Ferrari, Hamilton has been rated at just 89 out of 100 in the new F1 25 edition. This marks the second consecutive year the Briton has failed to crack the top five, a reality that may sting fans hoping for a resurgence in his new colors.



To make matters worse, Hamilton trails behind both his current Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc (91) and Carlos Sainz, the man he replaced at the Scuderia. This ranking comes at a time when Hamilton is struggling to adapt to life with Ferrari.



Verstappen Leads the Pack



Unsurprisingly, Max Verstappen holds the top spot once again, followed closely by McLaren’s rising star Lando Norris. Fernando Alonso, despite being one point behind Hamilton with a rating of 88, still remains one of the top contenders.



Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri, who currently leads the 2025 championship, only received a rating of 87 — a figure that likely reflects his relative lack of experience rather than performance.



Poor Results Reflect Ratings



The timing of the ratings announcement coincided with the aftermath of the Miami Grand Prix, where Hamilton’s woes continued. An on-track spat with his race engineer Ricciardo Adami highlighted the tension, and he ended the day down in seventh place.



That result mirrors his current standing in the championship, where he sits seventh overall, just behind rookie Kimi Antonelli — the youngster who took Hamilton’s spot at Mercedes. With early expectations high following his dramatic move from Mercedes, the pressure continues to mount for Hamilton.
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