Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Nightmare Deepens: A ‘Meaningless’ Recovery Sparks Concern
In a season marred by disappointment, Lewis Hamilton’s struggles with Ferrari reached a new low after a disheartening performance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who started the race at the very back in 19th place, managed only to claw his way to 10th, a result he described as “meaningless.”
This event marked Hamilton’s worst-ever qualifying effort in Formula 1, a shocking revelation for a driver of his caliber. He was technically promoted to 18th after Yuki Tsunoda’s pit lane start, yet the grim reality remained: Hamilton’s lap times were simply not competitive. Despite a commendable start that saw him leap to 12th by the end of the opening lap, he could not find any solace in finishing just inside the points.
When asked about his recovery from the back of the grid, Hamilton’s frustration was palpable. “Zero. Zero. The most meaningless nine places, it doesn’t mean anything. It’s still a bad weekend,” he stated bluntly, revealing the depth of his dissatisfaction with both his performance and the overall state of the Scuderia.
With Hamilton finishing in 10th and teammate Charles Leclerc only managing sixth, Ferrari’s hopes of securing a solid position in the constructors’ standings have taken a massive hit. The team now finds itself languishing 52 points behind second-placed Mercedes and 20 points adrift of Red Bull, who dominated the race with Max Verstappen taking the win, followed by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in third and fifth, respectively.
Hamilton’s candid assessment of Ferrari’s struggles painted a bleak picture for the team’s aspirations. “I don’t even know how many points we have, but at this rate, with my performances, we don’t,” he lamented, suggesting that his own deficiencies have severely dented the team’s chances of a second-place finish in the championship.
As the season winds down, the 40-year-old driver is left with two more opportunities in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to salvage some pride and potentially secure his first podium with Ferrari. However, his outlook remains grim. “I mean, I’ve had 22 bad weekends. So I anticipate another couple,” he admitted, encapsulating the sense of despair that currently envelops both him and the iconic racing team.
With Hamilton’s future at Ferrari hanging in the balance and the clock ticking down on a tumultuous season, fans and critics alike are left wondering: can Hamilton and Ferrari turn this ship around before the season ends? The answer seems as elusive as the championship points that have slipped through their fingers.






