Breaking: Hamilton’s Ferrari Dream Hits Rock Bottom After…read more
Lewis Hamilton’s Spanish Grand Prix ended in heartbreak as he finished sixth while teammate Leclerc claimed a podium. Emotions ran high as the Ferrari dream continues to falter for the seven-time world champion.
Hamilton’s Ferrari Dream Hits Rock Bottom After…read more
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari took another emotional hit at the Spanish Grand Prix, where the seven-time world champion endured a rough race that left him visibly emotional and searching for answers. What was supposed to be a hopeful weekend quickly spiralled into frustration, culminating in a sixth-place finish that fell far short of his expectations.
Heading into the weekend, Hamilton expressed cautious optimism about his chances of fighting for a podium spot. However, things didn’t go according to plan. While teammate Charles Leclerc thrived in the SF-25 and secured an impressive third-place finish, Hamilton struggled to find pace and grip throughout the race. The contrast between the two Ferrari drivers was stark—and hard to ignore.
The most jarring moment came late in the race when Nico Hulkenberg, driving for Sauber, overtook Hamilton with surprising ease. Fans were left stunned as the underdog Sauber car breezed past the Ferrari, highlighting just how much Hamilton was struggling. The move left Hamilton furious. According to German outlet Bild, he “exploded” over team radio, venting his frustration in a rare public display of emotion.
The aftermath was even more telling. Hamilton was seen wiping away tears after the race—an uncommon scene for a driver known for his mental toughness and composure under pressure. Those close to the team described him as silent and deeply introspective post-race. It wasn’t just the car’s underperformance that weighed on him, but also his own sense of falling short.
In his interviews after the race, Hamilton didn’t deflect blame. Instead, he took full responsibility, calling it “the worst race” of his career. His tone was sombre, not angry—just deeply disappointed. The weight of expectations from both himself and fans following his highly publicized switch to Ferrari is clearly starting to show.
What makes the situation more difficult is how well Leclerc performed in the same machinery. His ability to hold off quicker cars and claim a podium underscored the idea that Ferrari’s SF-25, while not perfect, wasn’t completely off the mark. For Hamilton, that only magnified the pain of a race that seemed to slip through his fingers from the start.
The bigger question now is what lies ahead. Hamilton came to Ferrari with dreams of an eighth world championship—one more than Michael Schumacher and a record that would cement his place as the greatest of all time. But with each underwhelming race, that dream seems to drift further away.
Still, the 2025 season is far from over. There are many races left on the calendar, and Formula 1 has a way of turning narratives around quickly. But Ferrari will need to step up in both performance and strategy if Hamilton is to stand any chance of fighting at the front again.
For now, Spain will be remembered as a low point in what’s becoming a turbulent chapter in Hamilton’s storied career. The passion, pressure, and pain were all on full display in Barcelona—and fans around the world will be watching closely to see how the British legend responds.
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