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Lewis Hamilton Slams Ferrari Performance After ‘Terrible’ Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton didn’t hold back in his post-race comments following a disappointing Spanish Grand Prix, calling the weekend “terrible” after finishing sixth in Barcelona.
Despite out-qualifying his teammate Charles Leclerc for only the second time since joining Ferrari, Hamilton’s early progress was undone as the team prioritized Leclerc with early race orders. The Monegasque driver, showing significantly stronger pace, went on to claim a podium finish alongside McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and race winner Lando Norris.
Hamilton, on the other hand, struggled to stay competitive in the closing stages. He was overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber late in the race and only moved up to sixth thanks to a post-race time penalty for Max Verstappen.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1’s Rachel Brookes, Hamilton gave a bleak assessment of his day: “Just not a great day. Strategy was good, the team did a great job. That’s it.”
When pushed to elaborate, Hamilton remained visibly frustrated. “I’ve had a really bad day and have nothing to say,” he said. “It was a difficult day. There’s nothing else to add. It was terrible. There’s no point in explaining it. It’s not your fault. I just don’t know what to say.”
Asked whether Ferrari could uncover the reason behind their lack of pace, the seven-time world champion responded bluntly: “I’m sure they won’t. It’s probably just me.”
A String of Disappointments
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was seen as a bold new chapter in his career, but the results so far have failed to live up to expectations. After a strong drive at Imola saw him rise from 11th to fourth, recent races have painted a more troubling picture.
In Monaco, he finished fifth—more than 50 seconds behind Leclerc—and Barcelona only deepened the concern surrounding his form. Hamilton now sits sixth in the drivers’ standings, 23 points clear of Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, but also 23 points adrift of Leclerc.
Brought in to help end Ferrari’s title drought stretching back to 2008, Hamilton’s recent form has yet to inspire confidence that he can return to championship-winning ways. As the F1 season continues, both Hamilton and Ferrari will be under increasing pressure to turn things around.
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