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Lewis Hamilton Apologises to Sky Sports Reporter Rachel Brookes After Frustrated Interview in Spain
Lewis Hamilton has reportedly apologised to Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes following a tense and gloomy interview after the Spanish Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion appeared visibly frustrated after a tough race in Barcelona, where he finished sixth. Hamilton struggled for pace throughout the race, was told to let his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc pass early on, and saw his performance drop significantly after a late Safety Car. Although he crossed the line in seventh after being overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg, he was bumped up to sixth due to Max Verstappen’s penalty.
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft revealed that Hamilton privately apologised to Brookes for his tone and attitude once the cameras were off.
“He was really down during the interview with Rachel Brookes and actually said sorry to her afterward for being in such a low mood,” Croft said.
“This season isn’t shaping up the way Lewis or Ferrari had hoped. He didn’t know there was a problem with his car, but there was — Ferrari just haven’t explained what it was yet.”
According to Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, Hamilton’s car suffered a late-race issue, though details remain unclear. The team believes this affected his pace, but Hamilton was unaware at the time.
“Once he sits down with the team and learns more, I think it’ll lift his spirits. This wasn’t about his performance. You don’t suddenly lose your talent,” Croft added.
“He’s still one of the greatest F1 drivers ever, and even if age slightly impacts qualifying, his racecraft remains top-tier — as we saw in Imola, Monaco, and China.”
In the Sky Sports interview, Hamilton gave minimal answers and shouldered the blame for his performance:
“Not particularly, it was not a great day,” he said.
On Ferrari’s race strategy: “The strategy was good, the team did a great job. That’s it.”
When Brookes expressed sympathy over his mood, he responded: “What do you want me to say? I just had a really bad day and I’ve got nothing to say.”
“It was terrible. No point in explaining it. It’s not your fault.”
Brookes tried to reassure him, suggesting Ferrari would investigate the issue, but Hamilton responded bluntly: “I’m sure they won’t, the answer is probably just me.”
Croft hopes that a return to the Canadian Grand Prix a circuit where Hamilton has historically thrived could help boost his confidence.
“Canada has always been a strong track for Lewis. Hopefully, being somewhere familiar will help him reset. Nobody wants to see Hamilton out of form — we all want to see those iconic moves he’s known for.”
While the post-race exchange was tense, Hamilton’s off-camera apology reflects his professionalism and awareness, even on difficult days.
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