Lewis Hamilton Faces Boos from Ferrari Fans as F1 Legend Struggles to Make an Impression
In a shocking turn of events, F1 legend Lewis Hamilton is facing the wrath of Ferrari fans after a major team snub. The iconic driver made the move to Scuderia Ferrari earlier this year amidst much fanfare, but the hype has now fizzled out as the reality of Ferrari’s struggles in the championship season has come to light.
Currently sitting in seventh place in the drivers’ championship, Hamilton has only managed one top-five finish in six full-length races. As F1 gears up for the seventh round of the season at Imola, Hamilton is set to perform in front of the passionate Tifosi for the first time since joining Ferrari.
Adding fuel to the fire, Hamilton recently unfollowed Ferrari and teammate Charles Leclerc on Instagram as part of a social media cleanse, leaving fans and pundits questioning his loyalty and commitment to the team.
Former W Series racer Vicky Piria weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Ferrari might not receive boos at Imola just yet, as it is still early in Hamilton’s tenure with the team. However, she emphasized the strong passion of the Tifosi and their ability to quickly shift from disappointment to celebration based on the team’s performance.
Despite a sprint race victory in China, Hamilton’s season has been less than stellar, with the champion trailing behind rookie Kimi Antonelli in the standings and consistently being outperformed by Leclerc on the track. Nevertheless, Hamilton remains optimistic about the partnership with Ferrari, with teammate George Russell expressing confidence that success is on the horizon.
As the European triple header kicks off this weekend, Hamilton will be looking to turn the tide in front of Ferrari’s home crowd at Imola. With updates to the car in the pipeline, all eyes will be on the seven-time world champion as he aims to reignite Ferrari’s championship hopes and silence the critics.