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Lewis Hamilton fires back at Gasly: Ferrari’s shocking performance leaves fans reeling

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
November 29, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton fires back at Gasly: Ferrari’s shocking performance leaves fans reeling

Lewis Hamilton’s Harsh Reality Check: “No Sh*t Sherlock!” After Disastrous Qatar Sprint

In a jaw-dropping display of frustration and defeat, Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton faced the grim aftermath of Ferrari’s catastrophic performance in the Qatar Sprint race. Hamilton, who finished a dismal 17th, was approached by Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, who bluntly informed him, “You looked so bad!” The seven-time world champion’s eye-rolling response? “No sh*t Sherlock!”

This exchange comes after a disastrous qualifying session where Hamilton failed to escape Q1, forcing him to start from the pit lane alongside Gasly, Franco Colapinto, and Lance Stroll. The setup changes made to Hamilton’s SF-25 proved futile, as he struggled to make any headway, ultimately crossing the line in P17 without ever challenging the Sauber of Nico Hulkenberg ahead.

Hamilton didn’t hold back in his post-race reflections. “We’ve gone backwards. Even Gasly came to tell me how awful the car looked,” he lamented during a candid interview with DAZN. His frustration was palpable as he elaborated on the car’s abysmal performance, stating, “I don’t know how we made the car worse.”

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In a conversation with Sky F1, Hamilton explained the team’s misguided approach: “We started from the pit lane because we wanted to explore and make some changes. They found some things on the simulator last night, so we implemented those changes. And yeah, the car was really in the wrong direction and very, very difficult for whatever reason, clearly for both of us.”

The issues with the car were extensive. Hamilton described an unsettling lack of stability, particularly with the rear end of the vehicle, which constantly slid and snapped. The bouncing sensation he encountered while navigating corners, especially at Turn 10, added to the chaos. “We have a lot of mid-corner understeer, and then you apply the steering, and then it snaps, and you try and catch it. It’s different between low, medium, and high. And it’s a fight like you couldn’t believe,” he detailed, painting a grim picture of his driving experience.

Charles Leclerc, who finished 13th, echoed Hamilton’s sentiments when he was informed of the seven-time champion’s comments. Under parc ferme conditions, Leclerc’s car did not undergo the same setup changes that led to Hamilton’s struggles. However, he confirmed the alarming drop in performance: “It definitely did. I have no idea how that happened. From qualifying to today, the feeling has changed completely to yesterday.”

Leclerc described the race as a nightmare, recalling how he lost multiple positions on the first lap and faced an uphill battle throughout the race: “I was struggling to keep the car on track, lost four or five positions, and then still lots of mistakes, because it was extremely difficult to drive. So I don’t quite understand what happened there.”

The fallout from this disastrous Sprint means that Ferrari has suffered a significant setback in their quest for glory in the Constructors’ Championship, now languishing in fourth place—63 points behind Mercedes in second. As the team grapples with these monumental challenges, one thing is clear: the pressure is mounting, and time is running out.

With the 2026 timeline looming, team principal Fred Vasseur must act quickly to address the myriad issues plaguing Ferrari. Will Hamilton and Ferrari rise from the ashes, or are they destined for more heartbreak? The next race will be crucial as they strive to reclaim their former glory on the track.

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