F1 NEWS: Lewis Hamilton officially confirms Ferrari A...read more

F1 NEWS: Lewis Hamilton officially confirms Ferrari A…read more

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologized to a Sky Sports presenter following a brief but noticeable tense moment during a recent interview. The incident occurred over the weekend during the media rounds ahead of the latest Grand Prix, where Hamilton appeared visibly frustrated during a pre-race interview.

The seven-time world champion, who recently joined Ferrari after leaving Mercedes, had been fielding a series of intense questions about his current performance and the ongoing challenges with the new team. During one particular interview with a Sky Sports reporter, Hamilton gave a curt response that many viewers perceived as dismissive.

Shortly after the interview aired, Hamilton took to social media to address the exchange. “I want to apologize for how I responded earlier,” he wrote. “It’s been a tough weekend, and emotions sometimes get the best of us. I have great respect for the journalists who cover our sport, and I didn’t mean to be disrespectful.”

Sky Sports has since acknowledged the apology, with the presenter in question responding via X (formerly Twitter), thanking Hamilton for his words and expressing understanding given the pressures of high-level motorsport.

Fans and commentators have praised Hamilton for owning up to the moment and maintaining professionalism despite the high-stress environment of Formula 1. As the season progresses, Hamilton and his new team at Ferrari continue to battle to find consistent form, and this gesture has only strengthened his image as a mature and self-aware athlete.