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Ferrari to Investigate Hamilton’s Struggles After Difficult Spanish Grand Prix
Ferrari has announced plans to conduct an internal review into Lewis Hamilton’s underwhelming performance at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, following what team principal Fred Vasseur described as a puzzling drop-off in pace during the race. Despite showing promise in qualifying by outpacing teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton experienced what he later referred to as a “terrible” weekend, eventually finishing a disappointing sixth.
Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, started Sunday’s race on a positive note but soon found himself struggling to keep up with the field. Just ten laps into the race, he was instructed by the Ferrari pit wall to allow teammate Leclerc through, acknowledging the Monegasque driver’s superior pace. Leclerc capitalized on that momentum and went on to secure a third-place finish, while Hamilton continued to slip backwards. The low point came after the safety car period when he was overtaken by Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg—a move that underscored the severity of his performance issues.
Vasseur admitted that the weekend was a mixed bag for Ferrari. While he praised the team’s overall form across the recent triple-header—Imola, Monaco, and Barcelona—he acknowledged that Hamilton’s race raised serious concerns. “We’ve had three solid weekends that have helped put us firmly in contention for second in the constructors’ championship,” Vasseur told the media. “But Lewis had a particularly tough race in Spain. The pace was generally okay until the final stint. Something changed, and we need to understand what went wrong there.”
Hamilton was clearly frustrated post-race, calling it the “worst race” he’s experienced in terms of car balance. He admitted that he had no clear understanding of why his performance dropped off so drastically and was unable to identify a specific technical or strategic cause. This lack of clarity has led to speculation within the F1 community.
One of the more pointed observations came from 2016 world champion and former Hamilton teammate Nico Rosberg, who suggested that age may be beginning to play a role in Hamilton’s performance. At 40 years old, Hamilton is now one of the oldest drivers on the grid, and while he has remained competitive, races like Barcelona have sparked discussions about his consistency.
Adding further intrigue, Vasseur later revealed in an interview with Sky Sports that Hamilton’s car had developed a technical issue prior to the safety car phase. However, he declined to go into specifics, saying only that the team would investigate the matter in detail during the break before the next race. The exact nature of the problem remains unknown, contributing to the air of mystery surrounding Hamilton’s struggles in Spain.
With Leclerc now 23 points ahead of Hamilton in the drivers’ standings, Ferrari is keen to ensure both of its drivers remain in the title fight as the season progresses. As the team looks ahead, resolving the issues that plagued Hamilton’s Spanish Grand Prix will be a top priority to maintain momentum and close the gap in both championships.
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