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Lewis Hamilton Slammed ‘Missed Opportunity’ for Ferrari in Thrilling Italian GP Showdown!

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
September 8, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton Slammed ‘Missed Opportunity’ for Ferrari in Thrilling Italian GP Showdown!

Lewis Hamilton Blasts Ferrari’s “Missed Opportunity” in Italian GP Showdown

In a dramatic twist at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has unleashed his thoughts on a pivotal moment that slipped through Ferrari’s fingers, branding it a “missed opportunity” in their battle against rivals. Starting the race from a disappointing 10th position due to a grid penalty from the previous Zandvoort race, Hamilton’s performance at Monza showcased his undeniable talent and confidence.

From the get-go, Hamilton astounded fans with a stellar start, quickly moving up to eighth place and overtaking both Fernando Alonso and Gabriel Bortoleto to clinch sixth. However, it was Ferrari’s strategic decision to extend Hamilton’s stint that proved contentious, as he made his one and only pit stop for Hard tires on Lap 38, leaving him behind key competitors.

Despite his sixth-place finish, just over five seconds adrift of his former teammate George Russell, Hamilton remained optimistic about his team’s performance. He acknowledged that while Ferrari currently lacks the pace to contend with the top-tier McLaren and Red Bull teams, he felt a surge of confidence in his driving. “I think overall our performance was fairly decent,” Hamilton stated emphatically. “We obviously don’t have the pace of the cars much further ahead, so competing for the top three is off the cards for a while, but we keep pushing and trying to extract more.”

Hamilton’s quest for a better finish was palpable as he reflected on his opportunities during the race. He noted that both he and teammate Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth, were unable to match the blistering speed of their rivals. However, he firmly believed that had they qualified closer together, they could have fought for a stronger position. “I’m sure we didn’t have the pace of the McLarens and the Red Bulls,” he admitted. “But I definitely think Charles and I, if we were together, we could have had a strong race in perhaps keeping up with, maybe trying to keep up more with the guys further ahead.”

Hamilton’s frustration peaked as he recounted the start of the race, where he had to lift off the throttle after an impressive launch because he found himself squeezed between two cars. “I had a really good start – I had to lift just after because it was such a good start – and then I got kind of squeezed in between two cars,” he recalled. “I think I could have got fifth today. I think I was 1.5 seconds behind George; we should have tried to undercut him. But we missed that opportunity, then I was miles behind after that.”

As the dust settles on the Italian GP, Hamilton’s insights reveal not only his competitive spirit but also the strategic blunders that haunt Ferrari. With the McLarens and Red Bulls dominating the podium, the stakes are rising for Hamilton and Ferrari. Can they turn their fortunes around before the next race? One thing is clear: the clock is ticking, and every opportunity counts in the high-octane world of Formula 1. The battle for supremacy continues, and Hamilton is not backing down.

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