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Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 season at Ferrari has been a true rollercoaster of emotions, but it dipped into a new low at the Spanish Grand Prix, which left him desperate to just “go home”
Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 season at Ferrari took a turn for the worse at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading him to express a desire to just “go home” due to the challenging race. Despite outqualifying teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton struggled during the Grand Prix, conceding positions and expressing frustration with the car’s performance. After finishing in seventh place, which later became sixth due to a penalty, Hamilton conveyed his disappointment to his race engineer and the media, emphasizing his struggles and lack of clarity on how to improve.
Hamilton’s remarks about it being his “worst race” and feeling there were “zero” positives were shared with team boss Fred Vasseur, who highlighted that Hamilton spent a significant portion of the race ahead of George Russell. Vasseur refrained from elaborating on the car issue but acknowledged the disappointing result, contrasting Hamilton’s performance with Leclerc’s podium finish. Hamilton’s blunt responses and desire to leave for home signaled his frustration and disappointment with the race, leaving uncertainties about his path forward.
