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Lewis Hamilton demands answers from Ferrari after ‘terrible’ performance at Japan Grand Prix

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
March 29, 2026
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Lewis Hamilton demands answers from Ferrari after ‘terrible’ performance at Japan Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Faces Frustration After Disastrous Japanese Grand Prix: Calls for Urgent Answers from Ferrari

In an unexpected twist at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, Lewis Hamilton experienced a race to forget at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing in a disappointing sixth place. The four-time Formula 1 champion, who had hoped to build on his podium finish from China, described his performance as “pretty terrible,” leaving fans and analysts alike questioning what went wrong for the racing icon.

Starting from a modest sixth position, Hamilton initially showed promise, aiming to secure a top-three finish. His fortunes appeared to shift with a well-timed safety car deployment after a harrowing 50G crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman on lap 22. Seizing the moment, Hamilton resurfaced from his pit stop in fourth place and quickly reclaimed third by overtaking fellow Mercedes driver George Russell at the restart. However, the elation was short-lived as he soon found himself overtaken by Russell and McLaren's Lando Norris, ultimately finishing where he started.

Reflecting on his performance post-race, Hamilton did not hold back. “Ultimately, I was P3 and ended up going backwards,” he lamented. He highlighted a significant issue that plagued him throughout the race: a frustrating lack of power. “We need to understand where I was losing all the power. I just had a real lack of power throughout, particularly the second stint,” he stated, emphasizing that even from the race's outset, he struggled to keep pace with rivals due to this power deficit.

Hamilton was adamant that he was adhering to team protocols regarding energy management but still felt the sting of inadequacy. “I'm full gas, and I'm managing where I've been asked to manage, yet for some reason, I was just lacking power,” he expressed, urging for clarity on whether there was a deeper issue with the car.

Despite the disappointing outcome, Hamilton managed to secure some points, placing him fourth in the drivers' championship standings with 41 points, though he trails the leader, Kimi Antonelli, by a staggering 31 points. As the F1 season progresses, the pressure is mounting on Hamilton and the Mercedes team to diagnose and rectify the troubling issues that plagued them in Japan.

As fans and experts dissect Hamilton's performance, the call for answers grows louder. What is behind the alarming loss of power? Will Mercedes be able to bounce back in the upcoming races? One thing is for certain: the racing world will be watching closely as Hamilton seeks to reclaim his status at the forefront of Formula 1.

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