Lewis Hamilton’s Frustration Boils Over: “Ferrari is Done” in 2025 F1 Season
In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the Formula 1 community, Lewis Hamilton has declared that his performance this season has all but sealed Ferrari’s fate. The seven-time world champion, notorious for his resilience, delivered a somber assessment following a disheartening 10th place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking a career low in what has been an excruciatingly tough debut year with the Scuderia.
Hamilton’s race was marred by a catastrophic qualifying session, where he was relegated to a dismal 20th position after failing to complete a final lap in the wet conditions of Q1. It’s a stark contrast to the illustrious career he has built, now sitting sixth in the championship standings, a staggering 73 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc, who has consistently outperformed him throughout the season.
Post-race, Hamilton did not hold back in his criticism of the situation, stating, “It’s been the worst season ever, and no matter how I try, how much I try, it just keeps getting worse.” His frustration was palpable, as he expressed feeling “terrible” about the outcome of the race and the overall trajectory of the season. “I’m trying everything, in and out of the car, but nothing seems to change,” he lamented, echoing a sentiment of bewilderment at the ongoing struggles.
The post-race media interaction was equally grim. When journalists pressed him for any silver linings from his points finish, Hamilton’s response was blunt: “Zero. The most meaningless 10 places, doesn’t mean anything. It’s still a bad weekend.” His terse demeanor illustrated a driver grappling with the enormity of his challenges. Even when asked about his race start, where he briefly climbed to 13th amid early chaos, Hamilton remarked, “It was a pretty straightforward first lap, I just stayed out of trouble,” shedding little light on any potential positives.
As the season nears its conclusion, the looming question of Ferrari’s prospects in the constructors’ standings weighs heavily on Hamilton. With just two races left in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the Italian team is clinging to the hope of finishing second, but Hamilton’s outlook is bleak. He bluntly stated, “I don’t even know how many points we have, but at this rate, with my performance, we’re done.”
Indeed, while Ferrari remains mathematically in contention for second place, the reality is grim. Sitting fourth in the standings, they are 20 points behind Red Bull and a daunting 52 points adrift of Mercedes, who managed a respectable third and fifth in Las Vegas.
Hamilton’s raw honesty is a testament to his struggle, as he concluded with a staggering admission: “I’ve had 22 bad weekends.” When asked about the potential for a reset during the off-season, his uncertainty spoke volumes: “I don’t know.”
Meanwhile, teammate Charles Leclerc echoed similar sentiments of disappointment despite finishing sixth after starting in ninth. Leclerc acknowledged, “P6 is very disappointing,” but still found a glimmer of hope in his own performance, stating, “I felt like all the laps were quali laps and there weren’t many mistakes. So, I’m very happy with my own performance, but P6 is very frustrating.”
With the season drawing to a close, the pressure mounts on both drivers and the Ferrari team. As the specter of missed opportunities looms large, Hamilton’s words resonate: is this truly the end for Ferrari’s ambitions in 2025? Only time will tell, but for now, the legendary driver’s battle with his own demons continues.
