Hamilton's not Ferrari optimistic

LEWIS HAMILTON doubts his chances of standing on the podium before the end of his difficult debut Ferrari season.

- BY DANIEL MOXON

His Scuderia career began with promise as he won the Sprint race in China back in March.

But his best Grand Prix result remains fourth place and his forgettable recent form continued in Singapore on Sunday when he finished eighth.

Teammate Charles Leclerc was sixth and has also struggled.

Ferrari have slipped behind Mercedes to third in the standings and also have Red Bull breathing down their necks, just eight points behind.