Lewis Hamilton Issues Devastating Statement as Sta...read more

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Lewis Hamilton has delivered a scathing and emotional response following a disastrous qualifying session at the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where both he and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc failed to make it into Q3 — a humiliating outcome for the Scuderia on home soil.

Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this season in a high-profile move from Mercedes, qualified a disappointing 12th at Imola. Leclerc fared little better, securing only 11th, as both drivers were unexpectedly dismissed from the final phase of qualifying. The result sent shockwaves through the paddock and sparked renewed scrutiny of Ferrari’s performance woes.

“I’m devastated,” Hamilton admitted in a blunt post-qualifying interview. “There was nothing left in the car. We’ve been working hard, but we’re simply not competitive right now. It’s heartbreaking to come here, to Ferrari’s home race, and not even make it into Q3.”

The seven-time world champion, known for his resilience, appeared visibly frustrated as he emphasized the gap Ferrari must close to compete with rivals McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes — all of whom placed drivers comfortably within the top ten.

Hamilton’s remarks followed a qualifying session led by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who claimed pole position ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. Ferrari’s underwhelming performance has now raised questions about whether their 2025 campaign is already slipping beyond recovery.

With Ferrari currently trailing in the Constructors’ standings, Sunday’s race presents a daunting challenge for the Italian team. The dismissal of both drivers from Q3 at Imola — a track deeply rooted in Ferrari history — adds further weight to Hamilton’s warning: without rapid improvements, the dream of returning to championship-winning form may remain out of reach.