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Italian media call for ‘DRASTIC measures’ despite Hamilton Ferrari comeback
Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated return to form with Ferrari at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix hasn’t been enough to win over the Italian media, who have reacted with strong criticism and calls for sweeping changes following a disappointing weekend in Imola.
Ferrari suffered a rough qualifying session on Saturday, with both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc failing to advance past Q2. As a result, Leclerc started the race from 11th on the grid while Hamilton lined up 12th, a far cry from the positions expected of a team with championship ambitions.
Although the race saw signs of improvement, with both drivers battling through the midfield, the performance failed to satisfy Italian journalists and fans alike. Despite Hamilton’s efforts and some recovery in race pace, the overall result did little to lift the mood of the Tifosi or media outlets.
One of the most scathing reviews came from prominent Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, which delivered a blunt verdict on Ferrari’s showing at their home Grand Prix. The publication led with an image of a visibly upset Ferrari supporter clad in team gear, capturing the deep frustration felt by fans. The accompanying article criticized the team’s direction and underwhelming performance, calling for “drastic measures” to correct the course of what they perceive as an increasingly disappointing 2025 season.
The criticism wasn’t reserved solely for the team’s performance. The same article took aim at the post-race interviews given by Hamilton and Leclerc, describing their comments as “surreal.” According to Corriere della Sera, the drivers appeared detached from the seriousness of the situation, expressing hope for improvement that the paper felt was not backed by on-track results. The media outlet questioned whether optimism alone would be enough to turn things around, suggesting that a lack of urgency could be contributing to Ferrari’s continued shortcomings.
Italian media, known for their passionate and often unforgiving coverage of Ferrari, have made it clear that patience is running thin. Despite the excitement surrounding Hamilton’s arrival at the Scuderia and the promising moments in earlier races, results have not met expectations. As the season progresses, pressure continues to mount on the team to deliver competitive performances, especially at home circuits where fan and media scrutiny is most intense.
With further races ahead, all eyes will be on Ferrari to respond—not just with words of encouragement, but with decisive improvements both in qualifying and race execution. For now, the call from Italy is loud and clear: talk is no longer enough—action is needed.
