F1 Today: Lewis Hamilton Delivers Doomed Ferrari Verdict as Terr

F1 Today: Lewis Hamilton Delivers Doomed Ferrari Verdict as Terrifying Team Boss Talks Recalled

Lewis Hamilton’s rocky road at Ferrari took another unsettling turn at the Spanish Grand Prix, where the seven-time world champion delivered a bleak assessment of his own performance and opened up about some of the toughest conversations of his career.

Despite qualifying fifth a season best Hamilton faded during the race, finishing sixth in what he later described as a “terrible” showing. Speaking in a post-race interview, Hamilton appeared visibly emotional, at times close to tears. “That was on me,” he said. “I just didn’t feel good out there the car wasn’t great, but I wasn’t either. It’s hard to explain.”

The self-blame marks a stark shift for Hamilton, who has traditionally been known for his mental resilience even in tough conditions. His move to Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season was seen as a bold new chapter, but so far it’s been defined by underwhelming results and growing frustration.

Echoes of the Past: Mercedes Flashbacks and Management Warnings

Hamilton’s current struggles also cast a long shadow back to one of the most dramatic moments of his career the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix collision with then-teammate Nico Rosberg. That incident, which took both drivers out on the first lap, led to a furious response from Mercedes management.

In the aftermath, Toto Wolff and the late Niki Lauda reportedly warned both Hamilton and Rosberg that future clashes could result in suspensions or terminations. It was a moment that crystallized the intense pressure within the Mercedes garage at the time something Hamilton now faces anew under the prancing horse banner.

‘Terrifying’ Talk With Wolff Over Ferrari Move

Perhaps the most revealing insight came from Hamilton himself, who recently described the emotional weight of informing Toto Wolff his longtime team boss and close ally that he would be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari. Hamilton admitted that the conversation was “terrifying,” acknowledging how difficult it was to part ways with the team that had been his home for over a decade.

“It was like telling family you’re moving on,” Hamilton told The Independent. “I’d grown so much with Toto. We won everything together. So to sit down and say, ‘I’m going to Ferrari,’ was one of the hardest moments of my career.”

Where Next for Hamilton and Ferrari?

With Ferrari still struggling to match the raw pace of Red Bull and McLaren, Hamilton’s move once hailed as a dream switch is now being questioned by fans and pundits alike. The car has been unpredictable, and Hamilton has admitted multiple times that he’s still not comfortable in the cockpit.

Despite the setbacks, Hamilton insists he is committed to the long haul: “This isn’t how I wanted it to start, but I believe in the team. These are growing pains, and we’ll get through them.”

Still, time is ticking and Ferrari’s notoriously impatient hierarchy may not wait long before demanding results