Lewis Hamilton’s shocking move to Ferrari has turned into a nightmare, with critics labeling it a whopping $40 million mistake following his dismal performance in the first half of the 2025 F1 season. The seven-time world champion’s Hungarian Grand Prix weekend was nothing short of disastrous, as he struggled in qualifying and failed to make a significant impact in the race, finishing in a disappointing 12th place while his teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position.
Hamilton’s underwhelming display has not gone unnoticed, with the media and fans alike expressing disappointment in his inability to live up to the hype surrounding his switch to the Italian team. German publication Sport.de didn’t hold back, describing Hamilton’s Ferrari move as a “misunderstanding in red” and a multi-million dollar blunder.
Despite Hamilton’s public self-criticism and hints at being replaced, it seems unlikely that the champion will part ways with Ferrari mid-season. However, if his performance does not improve in the second half of the season, retirement from F1 in 2026 could be on the horizon for the 40-year-old racing icon.
As Hamilton grapples with one of the toughest challenges of his career, the F1 world is left wondering: can the British driver turn his Ferrari stint around and reclaim his dominance on the track? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and Hamilton fights to silence his critics and salvage his legacy in the world of Formula 1.
