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Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Plummet: F1 Hero to Zero in Chinese Grand Prix Fallout

David Castro by David Castro
March 29, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton’s Potential Ferrari Comeback: Lessons from Debut and Outlook for Chinese Grand Prix

HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025, 1st round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 14 to 16, 2025 on the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, in Melbourne, Australia - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI

“From Glory to Grit: Jeremy Clarkson Stumped by Lewis Hamilton’s Sudden Fall”

In a shocking turn of events, Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton’s triumphant victory at the Chinese Grand Prix turned into a head-scratching spectacle. Jeremy Clarkson, a famed F1 devotee, is left bemused by Hamilton’s dive from grace, dubbing it a “nonsensical” plunge from “glory to grit.”

Hamilton painted the town red in Shanghai, seizing his first win in Ferrari’s iconic colours. His blistering performance in the sprint race marked only his third victory since the dawn of the 2022 season. However, the thrill of the win was short-lived as the seven-time World Champion’s weekend spiraled into chaos.

In the qualifying round for the main race, Hamilton and his comrade Charles Leclerc could only scrounge up fifth and sixth positions respectively. The duo’s on-track skirmish at the first corner saw Leclerc outpacing Hamilton despite a damaged front wing. This prompted Hamilton’s plea to Ferrari to switch positions over team radio.

The official classification dealt the final blow – Leclerc and Hamilton were disqualified for separate offences. While Leclerc’s car was underweight, Hamilton’s SF-25 was found to have excessive skid block wear. This marks Hamilton’s second disqualification for similar reasons in the last 18 months, the previous being at the 2023 United States Grand Prix.

Clarkson, writing in his column for a renowned newspaper, voiced his bewilderment over Ferrari’s steep decline from “fast” to “futile” over the same weekend. “Ferrari is the heart and soul of Formula 1, it’s more than just a business like other teams,” he said. “Hamilton’s performance was critical for Ferrari. And indeed, he stormed out of the gates like a bullet from a gun. But how did he go from hero to zero on the same track, on the same day? It’s incomprehensible.”

Clarkson, just months ago, sparked controversy when he doubted Hamilton’s motives behind his high-profile switch to Ferrari. He suggested that Hamilton, now more of a celebrity than a race car driver, was aware that his best days were behind him after three challenging years with Mercedes. Clarkson speculated that the 40-year-old champion couldn’t bear the thought of retiring without experiencing life at Ferrari.

“Is Hamilton a driver now? Or a superstar?” Clarkson posed. He added that Hamilton will have a tough time outpacing Leclerc, who is intimately familiar with the team and doesn’t spend as much time in the limelight. “Is Hamilton aware of this? Perhaps he joined Ferrari not to compete, but to drive for motorsport’s crown jewel knowing he’s past his prime. Regardless, I wish him well,” Clarkson concluded.

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