Title: Is Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Dream Fading? Former Team Chief Sounds the Alarm!
In an explosive revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, former Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has voiced grave concerns over Lewis Hamilton’s future with the iconic Scuderia. With whispers of discontent and frustration, Arrivabene suggests that Hamilton’s time with Ferrari could be teetering on the brink of collapse.
Since making the bold move to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has faced an uphill battle in acclimating to the new environment. In a candid reflection following the British Grand Prix, he disclosed that he had taken the initiative to send multiple documents to the Ferrari team, aiming to push the team forward in their quest for success.
“I held a lot of meetings. So I’ve called on lots of lots of meetings with the heads of the team, so I’ve sat with John, Benedetto, and Fred [Vasseur] in several meetings,” Hamilton revealed, shedding light on the extensive discussions he had initiated. The Briton was not just sitting on the sidelines; he was actively engaging with the leaders responsible for the team’s direction.
Hamilton’s commitment to improvement was illustrated through his meticulous preparations. “I’ve sat with the head of our car development, with Loic [Serra], also the heads of different departments talking about engine for next year, talking about front suspension for next year, talking about rear suspension for next year, things that you want, issues that I have with this car,” he stated. It was clear he was determined to address the challenges head-on, having submitted a comprehensive document outlining his insights after the first few races, followed by two additional reports during the mid-season break.
However, Arrivabene’s remarks have cast a shadow on Hamilton’s extensive efforts. Drawing a stark parallel to former Ferrari star Sebastian Vettel, who also sent detailed dossiers during his tenure from 2015 to 2020, he cautioned against drivers overstepping their bounds. “Sebastian Vettel also sent such dossiers. He wrote, spoke and shared everything,” Arrivabene recounted, yet he ominously added, “I don’t want to say anything bad about Sebastian, but everyone should mind their own business. When a driver starts playing engineer, that’s it. Then it’s really over.”
This statement raises the alarm: when drivers attempt to step into the engineering realm, it can lead to disastrous consequences. Arrivabene emphasized the importance of the driver’s role on the track, stating, “Drivers spend two or three days in the simulator and get a general impression, but the devil is in the details. When the car is on the track, the driver must provide relevant feedback so that the engineers can make targeted improvements—especially when there is potential.”
Despite the growing tension, Ferrari’s head of track engineering, Matteo Togninalli, has attempted to downplay the situation, asserting that Hamilton’s relationship with the team is not as strained as it appears. But with Arrivabene’s alarming insights, one can’t help but wonder if the iconic partnership that many have anticipated is on the verge of unraveling.
As fans and analysts alike hold their breath, the question remains: Will Hamilton find common ground with Ferrari, or are we witnessing the twilight of a dream that has captivated F1 enthusiasts worldwide? The stakes have never been higher, and the world will be watching closely as this saga unfolds.









