BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton Warned of Potential ‘Strain’ with Ferrari After F…read more
BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton Warned of Potential ‘Strain’ with Ferrari After F…read more
Lewis Hamilton has been cautioned that his heated team radio outburst during the Miami Grand Prix could damage his relationship with Ferrari, as tensions surrounding the team’s race strategy and communication continue to make headlines.
The seven-time world champion didn’t hold back during a frustrating race in Miami, directing several sarcastic comments at his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami after delays in executing team orders involving teammate Charles Leclerc. When the team hesitated to let him pass the slower Leclerc, Hamilton snapped:
“Have a tea break while you’re at it!”
Later in the race, after the order was eventually reversed and Hamilton was asked to be mindful of Carlos Sainz behind, he responded with a cheeky jab:
“Do you want me to let him through as well?”
While the radio exchanges were delivered with a hint of sarcasm, Hamilton’s frustration was clear—and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher criticized Hamilton’s conduct on Sky Germany’s Backstage Pit Lane podcast, calling it inappropriate for a driver of his experience.
“Hamilton, that was somehow wrong,” Schumacher said. “If you really want to overtake, fine—he was faster at the time. But then you give the place back without drama. And afterwards, don’t pretend it was sarcasm. Just say sorry.”
Schumacher went further, warning that Hamilton’s behavior could have lasting consequences for his dynamic within the Ferrari camp.
“He could have acted a bit more cleverly. That would have suited him better,” Schumacher added. “The people at Ferrari are getting to know him internally, and moments like these naturally put a strain on that relationship. It will stick—and it will definitely be discussed internally.”
Schumacher also questioned the alignment between Hamilton’s strong words and his current performance level, suggesting the British driver must be mindful of how he is perceived within a team still adjusting to his presence.
Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this season, finished eighth in Miami, one place behind Leclerc. With high expectations surrounding his move to the Scuderia, maintaining a stable and cooperative relationship with the team will be critical if he hopes to challenge for wins in red.
As the 2025 season progresses, Hamilton’s conduct—on and off the radio—will remain under close scrutiny amid the high-pressure environment of Ferrari.
