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Lewis Hamilton accused of abandoning Ferrari F1 responsibility
Italian media has accused seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton of abandoning all responsibility with his new Ferrari team. Hamilton made the move to Scuderia at the beginning of 2025, but by the time the championship commenced, the initial excitement had dwindled. Despite a win in the Chinese GP sprint race, Hamilton has yet to reach the podium in his first season with Ferrari, leading to questions about his performance.
Hamilton faced a setback at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, qualifying last and finishing in eighth place after McLaren’s double DNF. The 105-time grand prix winner labeled 2025 as his worst season ever, prompting concerns about his commitment to turning things around at Ferrari. Italian journalist Giorgio Terruzzi criticized Hamilton for ‘shirking’ his responsibilities at Ferrari, suggesting he isn’t giving his all to address the team’s challenges.
Corriere della Sera’s Terruzzi highlighted the strained relationship between Hamilton, his teammate Charles Leclerc, and their respective teams, describing a situation on the brink of collapse. Despite conflicting reports and personal reflections from Hamilton and Leclerc, the need for improvement and a united front at Ferrari is evident. With mounting pressure and scrutiny on Hamilton’s performance, the F1 world watches closely to see if he can rise to the occasion and deliver results for his new team.
