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In the world of Formula 1, where high speeds and split-second decisions often lead to controversy, Lewis Hamilton continues to stand apart as one of the cleanest and most respected drivers on the grid. At the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, Lewis picked up a rare penalty that put him on the back foot ahead of Ferrari’s crucial home race at Monza. While penalties are common in F1, the bigger story is just how unusual this moment was for Lewis. Lewis has built his career on a reputation of fair, clean, and intelligent racing. Mistakes happen, but when you compare his record to other drivers on the grid—especially his long-time rival Max Verstappen—the difference is staggering. What happened in Zandvoort only highlights what an anomaly it is when Lewis receives a sanction. What Happened At The Dutch Grand Prix The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was already shaping up to be a chaotic weekend, and unfortunately for Lewis, it ended earlier than expected. His Ferrari found the barriers just as the firs...

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is always one of the most emotional and high-pressure races in Formula 1, and for Ferrari, it carries an even greater weight. Racing in front of the passionate Tifosi means there’s no place to hide, and every lap, every pit stop, and every move on track is under the microscope. For Lewis, this was his very first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, and all eyes were on him. Coming into Monza, Ferrari was under pressure after a nightmare at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. That weekend saw the Maranello squad suffer a double retirement: Charles Leclerc collided with rookie Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis crashed out early. It was the kind of weekend Ferrari fans dread, and the team desperately needed redemption at their home race. Lewis himself admitted the Dutch GP had been one to forget, but he promised the Ferrari faithful that Monza would be different. He delivered a passionate rallying cry, asking the Tifosi for their full support as he took on the ...

First off, forget about the recent Dutch GP. Now lets get on with it. When Lewis joined Ferrari, the world of Formula 1 braced itself for one of the sport’s most historic partnerships. A seven-time world champion in the famous red car promised drama, hope, and perhaps a long-awaited championship return to Maranello. But unlike Michael Schumacher’s legendary path at Ferrari, Lewis doesn’t have the luxury of time on his side. Schumacher arrived at Ferrari in 1996 at just 27 years old, giving him years to mold the team into his image. Lewis, however, joined Ferrari at 40, already at the tail end of his career. With a contract running until the end of 2026 — and an option for a further year — this could very well be his final chapter in Formula 1. And so far, it hasn’t gone the way he or the tifosi dreamed. Comparing Early Ferrari Journeys In his first 14 races with Ferrari, Lewis has yet to step onto the podium. By contrast, Schumacher had already collected three wins and six podiums in t...

Ferrari came into the 2025 Formula 1 season with high hopes. After years of playing catch-up to Red Bull and Mercedes, the Maranello squad believed the SF-25 could finally close the gap and give Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton the chance to fight for wins consistently. But as we reach the summer break, Ferrari find themselves frustrated and searching for answers. Despite sitting second in the Constructors’ Championship, they remain the only top-four team without a single Grand Prix victory in 2025. It’s a statistic that speaks volumes about their season so far. Leclerc has delivered flashes of brilliance with five podium finishes, keeping Ferrari afloat in the standings. Yet even those results come with frustration. Pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix should have led to a win, but Ferrari’s familiar issues with strategy and race pace saw Leclerc tumble down to fourth. His anger in the media pen afterwards told the full story of Ferrari’s struggles. For Lewis, the season ha...

Formula 1 is filled with legendary rivalries, but few are as fascinating as the story of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Before they became fierce rivals at Mercedes, the two drivers were actually childhood friends, bonded by their love of speed and competition. Long before Lewis became a seven-time world champion and Ferrari’s star signing, and before Rosberg claimed his own dramatic title in 2016, the pair spent their formative years pushing each other on and off the track. During the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Rosberg opened up about one particularly wild childhood memory that perfectly summed up Lewis’ fearless nature. With the race delayed for over an hour due to heavy rain, Rosberg took the chance to entertain fans on Sky Sports F1 by sharing a story that had everyone laughing—and also shaking their heads in disbelief. Lewis The “Complete Nutcase” Rosberg didn’t hold back when describing Lewis’ daredevil personality as a kid. He called Lewis a “complet...

In Formula 1, history has a habit of repeating itself. For Lewis, who joined Ferrari in 2025 with the dream of winning in red, the ghosts of the past are never far away. Recently, Sebastian Vettel’s 2020 radio exchange with his race engineer resurfaced, reminding fans of the struggles that have haunted the Scuderia for over a decade. Vettel’s Ferrari career was bittersweet. Between 2015 and 2020, the four-time world champion won 14 races for the Italian team—more than any Ferrari driver in the modern era except Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. But despite having moments of brilliance and cars fast enough to challenge for titles in 2017 and 2018, Vettel never managed to beat the near-unstoppable combination of Lewis and Mercedes. By 2019, Charles Leclerc had emerged as Ferrari’s new star, often outpacing Vettel. This shift in performance effectively ended Vettel’s time with the team, leading to his departure in 2020. While Vettel’s record at Ferrari is impressive on paper, it’s also a...

Toto Wolff, the man who stood by Lewis through years of triumph and heartbreak, has once again stepped in to defend the seven-time World Champion. After an emotionally charged weekend at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lewis qualified a disappointing P12 and finished outside the points, Wolff has reminded the F1 world exactly who Lewis is — and what he still represents. Lewis Hamilton’s Raw Emotions In Hungary Lewis didn't hold back after a difficult qualifying session at the Hungaroring. With Charles Leclerc storming to pole, Lewis was eliminated in Q2 by just 0.016s. Frustrated and disappointed, he told Sky F1, “I’m useless… They probably need to change the driver.” It was a heartbreaking admission from a driver who’s always worn his heart on his sleeve. The race didn’t go any better. Starting on hard tyres, Lewis lost two places on the opening lap and spent most of his Sunday trapped in a frustrating DRS train. Finishing P12, while his Ferrari teammate brought home more sol...

Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix was one of his most emotionally raw weekends since joining Scuderia Ferrari. From a stinging self-assessment in qualifying to a frustrating, pace-less race on Sunday, Hungary was the kind of race that tested both driver and team. Despite Ferrari’s continued efforts to improve the SF-25, Lewis couldn't extract the performance he wanted — or expected — from the car. While Charles Leclerc stunned the paddock with Ferrari’s first pole of the season, Lewis was out in Q2. His own words painted the picture best: “I’m useless. Absolutely useless. They probably need to change driver.” A Brutally Honest Lewis Speaks Out Lewis has always been known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, but his remarks in Hungary were particularly raw. After failing to progress beyond Q2 by just 0.016s, his emotions spilled over. “It’s just me every time,” Lewis told Sky F1. “I’m useless, absolutely useless. The team has no problem, you’ve seen the car’s on pole. They ...

Lewis has once again captured the imagination of the Formula 1 world—this time not with a blistering lap or a dramatic overtake, but with a cryptic Instagram Story that sent shockwaves through the F1 community. On July 30, the seven-time world champion shared a moody image of a smoking matchstick resting against a box of matches. But it wasn’t the aesthetic that caught fans’ attention. It was the numbers printed on the box: 08.08. Just two digits, but enough to set off a firestorm of speculation about what Lewis is about to announce on August 8th. No caption. No further context. Just a smoky teaser during F1’s summer break—and a wave of questions. Right In The Middle Of The Summer Break August 8 falls neatly in the middle of Formula 1’s traditional summer shutdown, a quiet window when teams regroup, factories go dark, and fans get a breather. But leave it to Lewis to stir the pot during the calm. The Ferrari star has always had a flair for the dramatic, and his fans know better than to...

When it comes to wet conditions in Formula 1, no one does it quite like Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion has made a career of turning chaos into opportunity, and at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, he once again reminded the world why he’s considered the best in the rain. Starting from the pit lane after a series of uncharacteristic mistakes and a complete engine change, Lewis defied the odds by storming through the field to finish seventh — a staggering gain of eleven positions in a race where no other driver made up more than three. It wasn’t just a recovery drive. It was a lesson in wet-weather racing, tire strategy, and pure racecraft. Let's break down how Lewis pulled it off and why this performance is yet another testament to his brilliance behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car. A Weekend That Started In Disaster The weekend at Spa-Francorchamps didn’t begin on the right foot for Lewis. In both Friday and Saturday qualifying sessions, the Ferrari driver made rare mista...

Ferrari’s 2025 Formula 1 campaign has been a rollercoaster ride of potential and frustration. While the legendary Italian team has shown flashes of competitiveness, inconsistency and recurring technical issues have held them back. At the heart of the matter now is the SF-25’s steering and suspension setup, which has drawn criticism from both of its star drivers — Lewis and Charles Leclerc. With the second half of the season fast approaching, Ferrari is scrambling to bring performance upgrades to the SF-25, hoping to salvage race-winning form. But as Lewis strongly warns, the team cannot afford to carry over these limitations into the 2026 car. Steering Complaints Date Back To Early In The Season It turns out Ferrari's steering problems aren't new. Charles Leclerc first raised concerns about the SF-25’s steering feel all the way back at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in April. At that time, his complaint was relatively low-key — a passing comment in the post-race cooldown room. Bu...