Lewis Hamilton faced a tumultuous time at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing in seventh place and showing clear signs of frustration with his performance and new team. After a remarkable victory in the sprint race in China just a month ago, the seven-time world champion seemed to be struggling to adapt to his new Ferrari F1 car, even mentioning the need for a “brain transplant.” Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, managed to clinch third place in the same car, highlighting Hamilton’s difficulties even further.
During a brief 32-second interview post-race, Hamilton did not hold back in expressing his disappointment, stating that he was never comfortable during the race, not even for a second. When asked about the challenges of driving the car, Hamilton bluntly admitted that the car’s performance could not be blamed, acknowledging that the car had the potential to secure a podium finish.
Ferrari team boss, Fred Vasseur, hinted at Hamilton’s struggles, suggesting that the adjustment to the new team and car might be posing challenges for the seasoned driver. Vasseur emphasized the importance of confidence in the car and oneself, especially when everything is new and unfamiliar.
As Hamilton navigates through a rough patch in his career with Ferrari, fans and experts alike are eagerly waiting to see how the champion driver will overcome these obstacles and rise to the top once again in the upcoming races.