Lewis Hamilton has delivered a stark and unfiltered assessment of his disastrous season, breaking his silence after a demoralizing outing at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, now deep into a turbulent first year with Ferrari, confessed that his optimism for the remainder of the campaign has completely evaporated, revealing a rare vulnerability that has left both supporters and rivals stunned. His comments have reignited intense debate surrounding his future and the direction of Ferrari’s ambitious rebuild.
Hamilton’s high-profile move to Ferrari for 2025, backed by a lucrative long-term deal, was expected to rejuvenate his career. Instead, the switch has only magnified his struggles. He has failed to appear on the podium all season and endured the humiliation of qualifying last in Las Vegas before clawing his way to 10th — later adjusted to eighth after McLaren’s post-race disqualifications. Despite the upgrade, Hamilton described the weekend as “terrible,” openly admitting there was nothing encouraging to take away from the performance.
In a moment of raw candor, Hamilton disclosed that even the upcoming season fills him with dread, clarifying that his frustration extends far beyond the immediate races. His bleak remarks follow a similar outburst in Brazil, where he labeled the entire campaign a “nightmare” and lamented that every attempt to improve only led to deeper disappointment. With his teammate Charles Leclerc outperforming him convincingly — holding a 73-point lead — Hamilton’s distress paints the picture of a champion grappling with fading confidence and mounting uncertainty.
Ferrari principal Frédéric Vasseur has attempted to temper the situation, urging calm and emphasizing that Hamilton’s comments were made in the emotional aftermath of a difficult race. Vasseur acknowledged the strain Hamilton has endured but insisted that the team would regroup and approach the remaining events with renewed focus. He highlighted Hamilton’s promising pace in earlier practice sessions as evidence that the potential for recovery still exists, even if race execution continues to falter.
The atmosphere surrounding Hamilton has grown increasingly tense as the season winds down. Sitting sixth in the championship and 138 points behind leader Lando Norris, his campaign has unraveled in ways few could have predicted. Yet despite the gloom, Ferrari remains adamant that progress is achievable. Whether Hamilton can rediscover his rhythm — or whether this marks the beginning of a deeper career crisis — remains the burning question sending shockwaves through the motorsport world.
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