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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Struggles Revealed: Safety Car Dilemma Crushes Strategy at Japanese GP

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 6, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Struggles Revealed: Safety Car Dilemma Crushes Strategy at Japanese GP

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 6, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton speaks to media after the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Manami Yamada

Lewis Hamilton’s Disastrous Japanese Grand Prix: Strategy Ruined by Missing Safety Car

In a stunning turn of events at the Japanese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton found himself finishing in seventh place, a far cry from his usual dominance on the track. The seven-time champion didn’t mince words when he pointed out that the absence of a safety car during the race completely destroyed his team’s strategy.

Hamilton, who started the race in eighth position, faced numerous challenges throughout the race at Suzuka. “I was maximum today. I didn’t have anything else in the car,” he expressed his frustration post-race. The British driver highlighted rear-end issues on his Ferrari as a major setback, affecting the car’s performance over the weekend.

Furthermore, Hamilton revealed that the disqualification in China forced the team to run the car with a setup that wasn’t ideal, impacting the aerodynamics and overall efficiency of the vehicle. The lack of a safety car intervention during the race further dashed any hopes of a strategic advantage for the Italian team.

Despite managing to overtake Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar during the race, Hamilton remained disappointed with the overall outcome. “I think we’re probably the fourth-fastest, clearly, at the moment,” he admitted when assessing Ferrari’s current pace in Formula 1.

Looking ahead, Hamilton expressed hope for positive changes in the upcoming races but acknowledged the significant work required to close the performance gap with the leading teams. “The top guys probably have three or four-tenths on us, so we’ve got a lot of work to bring upgrades for that,” he emphasized.

As the racing world eagerly anticipates upgrades for the Scuderia machines, Hamilton remained uncertain about the timeline for these improvements. With fierce competition and challenges ahead, the pressure is on for Hamilton and Ferrari to make significant strides in performance to reclaim their competitive edge in the upcoming races.

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