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Nico Rosberg Reveals Lewis Hamilton Is Considering Ferrari Exit After Nightmare Season
By Hugo Harvey
Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated move to Ferrari was supposed to be the defining final chapter of a legendary Formula 1 career. Instead, according to Nico Rosberg, it has spiralled into one of the darkest periods Hamilton has ever faced in the sport. In a stunning and deeply personal revelation, Rosberg has disclosed that the seven-time world champion is actively considering leaving Ferrari after just one disastrous season — but feels effectively trapped by circumstances beyond his control.
Hamilton’s arrival at Maranello ahead of the 2025 season was framed as destiny fulfilled. The most successful driver in Formula 1 history joining its most iconic team felt like a union written in racing folklore. The expectation was clear: immediate contention for wins, a possible eighth world title, and a triumphant closing act to an extraordinary career. What followed, however, has been a sobering collapse of hope.
A Dream That Turned Into a Nightmare
According to Rosberg, the reality inside Ferrari has been far worse than anything Hamilton anticipated. The SF-25, billed internally as a championship-capable machine, has instead proven to be deeply flawed. Persistent aerodynamic instability, unpredictable balance, and recurring reliability failures have left Hamilton fighting merely to finish races rather than compete at the front.
Rosberg, who knows Hamilton better than almost anyone after their intense Mercedes rivalry, painted a bleak picture of his former teammate’s mental state. This is not simple frustration over poor results, Rosberg insists, but a profound professional and emotional crisis. Hamilton, who built his legacy on relentless competitiveness and belief, now finds himself questioning one of the most significant decisions of his career.
Isolation Inside Ferrari
One of the most damaging aspects of Hamilton’s Ferrari stint, Rosberg suggests, is the sense of isolation. Ferrari is an organisation with immense history, political complexity, and internal pressure unlike any other team in Formula 1. While Hamilton expected resistance and scrutiny, he did not anticipate feeling so disconnected from the development direction of the car.
The SF-25’s weaknesses do not align with Hamilton’s driving style, and repeated attempts to steer development have reportedly yielded little progress. With each failed upgrade and each compromised weekend, Hamilton’s confidence in the project has eroded. For a driver who has always thrived on trust between himself and his team, that breakdown has been devastating.
Why Hamilton Feels Trapped
Despite his desire to leave, Rosberg makes it clear that Hamilton has no obvious escape route. Contractual obligations tie him to Ferrari, and the current Formula 1 grid offers few competitive alternatives. Top teams are locked into long-term driver pairings, while midfield options would represent an unthinkable step backward for a driver of Hamilton’s stature.
Retirement, while discussed privately, is not yet something Hamilton is ready to embrace. Rosberg believes that Hamilton still feels he has unfinished business in Formula 1 — but not under the current Ferrari circumstances. That sense of being caught between pride, ambition, and reality has intensified the emotional strain.
A Legacy Under Threat
Perhaps the most painful aspect of this situation is the impact on Hamilton’s legacy. Seasons spent fighting in the midfield, plagued by mechanical failures and strategic misfires, risk overshadowing the brilliance of his past achievements in the eyes of casual observers. For a driver who has always been acutely aware of history and how it remembers champions, this is a heavy burden.
Rosberg emphasises that Hamilton’s motivation has never been about money or fame at this stage of his career. His decision to join Ferrari was driven by belief — belief that he could succeed where so many champions before him had struggled. Watching that belief unravel has been deeply unsettling.
What Happens Next
Ferrari publicly continues to project confidence, insisting that long-term development will turn the tide. Privately, however, pressure is mounting. Every poor result amplifies questions about leadership, technical direction, and whether the Hamilton experiment can realistically be salvaged.
Rosberg stops short of predicting an immediate exit but makes one thing clear: this is the first time in Hamilton’s career that leaving a team feels like an act of survival rather than strategy. Whether Ferrari can restore Hamilton’s faith — and performance — may determine not only the remainder of his career but how this bold gamble is remembered in Formula 1 history.
For now, Lewis Hamilton remains at Ferrari. But beneath the red overalls and carefully worded statements, a champion is wrestling with the possibility that the dream he chased has become the very thing threatening to define him.
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