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Following the conclusion of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, the FIA confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari was one of the cars selected for standard post-race inspections. As part of the regulatory process, samples of fuel and oil were taken from the British driver’s car. These were analyzed and found to be fully compliant with the regulations, with Hamilton’s car passing all technical checks successfully.

Hamilton’s weekend in Monte Carlo was far from smooth. His struggles began in qualifying when he was penalized for impeding Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The resulting three-place grid drop meant Hamilton started the race from seventh position, behind Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso. This penalty significantly affected his prospects in a race where overtaking is notoriously difficult due to the tight nature of the street circuit.

Despite the setback, Hamilton managed to finish in fifth place, climbing two positions during the 78-lap event. However, he still trailed race winner Lando Norris by a substantial margin of 51 seconds, highlighting Ferrari’s performance gap during the Grand Prix. The result was a stark contrast to that of his team-mate Charles Leclerc, who finished second, bringing Ferrari back to the Monaco podium and delivering a strong performance on home soil.

After the race, Hamilton expressed his disappointment, stating that he felt disconnected and largely non-competitive throughout the Grand Prix. His post-race comments suggested a sense of confusion and frustration about the car’s performance and the race strategy. He admitted he didn’t feel truly in the fight at any point, which added to the mounting pressure following the earlier qualifying incident.

A moment of awkwardness occurred during team radio communications after the chequered flag. When Hamilton was informed of his finishing position, he responded by thanking his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. However, there was an extended silence on the other end of the radio, prompting Hamilton to ask, “Are you upset with me or something?” The silence continued, creating speculation about possible tension within the team.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur later addressed the incident, clarifying that the silence on the radio was not a reflection of any discord between the team and the driver. Instead, Vasseur explained that it was a deliberate tactic to avoid distracting Hamilton during crucial parts of the race. He stressed that the silence was standard procedure under certain circumstances and not a sign of dissatisfaction or friction within the Ferrari garage.

Despite a disappointing finish, Hamilton’s car was cleared by the FIA after all post-race checks, and there were no irregularities found. With Monaco behind him, the seven-time world champion will now be looking to reset and focus on bouncing back in the upcoming races. Meanwhile, Ferrari continues to assess how they can deliver consistent performance across both of their drivers, especially as Leclerc’s strong showing in Monaco hints at the potential of the SF-25