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David Coulthard Defends Lewis Hamilton After Ferrari Crash: “It Can Happen to Anyone”

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February 8, 2025
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David Coulthard Defends Lewis Hamilton After Ferrari Crash: “It Can Happen to Anyone”

June 1, 2008; Dover, DE, USA; Formula 1 driver David Coulthard (GBR) during a press conference before the Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Formula 1 is a game of precision, but even the greatest drivers in history are not immune to mistakes. That was proven when Lewis Hamilton—now Ferrari’s biggest weapon for 2025—crashed during his very first test with the Scuderia at Barcelona.

While some critics were quick to jump on the incident, former Red Bull and McLaren driver David Coulthard has rushed to defend Hamilton, arguing that even legends like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher had their share of off-track moments.

“Going off is an occupational hazard. And it doesn’t matter if you were the late great Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, or the current Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton—we can all have an off at any certain point.”


Hamilton’s Ferrari Debut: A Rocky Start

🔹 Hamilton was testing Ferrari’s SF-23 at Barcelona
🔹 He crashed at Turn 12, slamming into the barriers
🔹 First real setback in his transition from Mercedes to Ferrari

For a driver of Hamilton’s caliber, making a mistake in testing is nothing to panic about. But given the enormous hype surrounding his Ferrari move, this minor setback has been blown way out of proportion.

“It’s an easy narrative to make a big deal out of it,” Coulthard noted. “But the reality is, this is just part of the job.”


Why Did Hamilton Crash? Coulthard Explains

Coulthard, who spent years racing at the highest level, believes Hamilton’s crash wasn’t about losing control—it was about adjusting to an entirely new system.

“He has to get used to the control systems in that Ferrari, the power delivery… I suspect it was just that he’s so embedded in his mind about the Mercedes hybrid Formula 1 engine that he was simply caught out.”

Key Differences Hamilton Faces Between Mercedes & Ferrari

✅ Different electrical systems & hybrid power deployment
✅ Unique Ferrari brake mapping & throttle response
✅ A totally new steering wheel interface

Hamilton has spent his entire career with Mercedes power, from McLaren in 2007 to his dominant run at Mercedes from 2013 to 2024. Now, at 40 years old, he’s having to unlearn nearly two decades of habits and adapt to an entirely different power unit.


Does This Mean Trouble for Hamilton & Ferrari?

Absolutely not. In fact, Coulthard sees this as a natural learning process.

“Even the greatest drivers need time to adjust. Schumacher crashed when he returned to F1, Senna had offs, and now Hamilton is in that same boat. It’s part of the game.”

💬 Ferrari fans shouldn’t hit the panic button just yet. Hamilton’s real test will come under Grand Prix conditions, not in an early adaptation test.


Final Take: Patience Is Key for the Hamilton-Ferrari Era

🔹 Yes, Hamilton crashed—but that doesn’t mean Ferrari’s dream signing is in trouble
🔹 The learning curve is expected, especially after 17 years with Mercedes power
🔹 If anyone can bounce back, it’s a 7-time world champion

Hamilton’s first real Ferrari test will come when preseason testing begins in Bahrain. Until then, the Tifosi need to trust the process—because when Hamilton does get comfortable, he could be the one to finally bring Ferrari back to championship glory.

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