Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has made a bold move on social media by unfollowing his own Ferrari team on Instagram. This drastic decision comes amidst a challenging season for Hamilton, who has struggled to make an impact with the Italian team.
With nearly 40 million followers on the platform, Hamilton decided to wipe his following list clean, which included not only his F1 team but also his beloved dog Roscoe and teammate Charles Leclerc. This unexpected social media cleanse has raised eyebrows among fans and critics alike, wondering about the motivation behind Hamilton’s actions.
Criticism has been mounting against Hamilton, with former F1 champions Jacques Villeneuve and Ralf Schumacher questioning his performance at Ferrari. Villeneuve expressed doubts about Hamilton’s ability to improve within the team, while Schumacher went as far as predicting Hamilton’s premature departure before the end of his contract in 2026.
Despite the skepticism surrounding his future at Ferrari, Hamilton remains determined to turn the tide and transform the team into a race-winning machine once again. This Instagram purge is not the first time Hamilton has taken such a step, having done a similar cleanse after his defeat to Max Verstappen in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
As the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix approaches, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see if he can bounce back from his disappointing start to the season. With the support of his fans and his own unwavering determination, Hamilton is poised to silence his critics and reignite his championship aspirations in the world of Formula 1.
