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Lewis Hamilton’s emotions were laid bare in dramatic untelevised team radio footage during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where the seven-time world champion made a bold promise to Ferrari: “We’ll be winning” — if they can fix one crucial issue.
Hamilton delivered his best performance yet as a Ferrari driver at Imola, climbing from a disappointing 12th on the grid to an impressive fourth-place finish by the chequered flag. His late-race surge included decisive overtakes on teammate Charles Leclerc and Williams’ Alex Albon in the final laps, capping off a stirring comeback drive that gave the tifosi something to cheer for after a frustrating Saturday.
The Ferrari garage had been rocked just a day earlier when both drivers failed to advance into Q3 — a major blow at their first home race of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Leclerc and Hamilton were visibly disheartened, lining up 11th and 12th on the starting grid. Speaking to media including PlanetF1.com after qualifying, Hamilton admitted he was “devastated” not to have performed better in front of Ferrari’s passionate Italian fanbase.
However, the Sunday turnaround showcased Hamilton’s racecraft and composure, as he carved his way through the field. More intriguing than the on-track action, though, was what he shared over the team radio — a moment not broadcast during the live race. In audio footage that surfaced later, Hamilton addressed the team with a message of belief and challenge: “If we can sort out our qualifying pace, we’ll be winning.”
This candid moment captured not just his dissatisfaction with Ferrari’s Saturday struggles, but also his growing confidence in the team’s potential to challenge at the front. His fourth-place finish now surpasses his previous season best — a fifth-place result in Bahrain — and hints at growing momentum between the driver and his new team.
It was also a symbolic moment in Ferrari’s evolving internal dynamics. Hamilton overtaking Leclerc — in what many saw as a quiet power shift — is likely to add further intrigue to the team’s season narrative. With Hamilton’s reputation for turning adversity into motivation, his words may light a fire within the Maranello outfit.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Ferrari’s qualifying improvements and whether Hamilton’s confident radio message becomes prophetic. One thing is clear: Lewis isn’t in red just to race — he’s here to win.
