Lewis Hamilton Expresses Frustration After Disappointing Sixth-Place Finish at Spanish Grand Prix
In a tense post-race interview, Lewis Hamilton confronted Sky Sports interviewer Rachel Brookes following a disappointing sixth-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion was visibly emotional as he reflected on his challenges with Ferrari, particularly after being overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg in the race’s final moments.
When Brookes expressed her concern, saying, "I hate seeing you in this mood," Hamilton responded sharply: "Well, what do you want me to say? I had a really bad day, and I’ve got nothing to say." He continued, "It was a difficult day; I have nothing else to add. There’s no point in explaining it. It’s not your fault; I just don’t have anything to say."
During the race, Hamilton had already voiced concerns over the car’s performance, stating on team radio that "something is wrong with the car." When asked about his immediate thoughts after the race, Hamilton conveyed his disappointment, saying, "Not particularly; it was not a great day. The strategy was good, and the team did a great job. Just… that’s it."
As the interview progressed, Hamilton remained curt when questioned further about his race experience: "Not particularly. It was just not a great day." He maintained that the Ferrari strategy was sound, reiterating, "The strategy was good, and the team did a great job. Just… that’s it."
When Brookes offered words of encouragement, hoping Ferrari could find solutions to his struggles, Hamilton’s response was bleak: "I’m sure they won’t; the answer is probably just me." This candid remark highlighted his frustration, suggesting he believed the issues were more about his performance than the team’s overall capabilities.
Hamilton’s candid assessment indicated a sense of personal accountability for the car’s underperformance. After the race, he appeared disappointed, shaking his head as he processed the results. Since joining Ferrari, Hamilton has finished outside the top five in six of his nine races, trailing teammate Charles Leclerc by 23 points in the Drivers’ Championship standings.
While Leclerc has secured three podium finishes this season, including a third place in Barcelona, Hamilton is still seeking his first podium finish with Ferrari. His best result this season was a fourth-place finish at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The only highlight for Hamilton at Ferrari thus far has been his Sprint Race victory in China.
During the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton was instructed to allow Leclerc to pass early in the race, further emphasizing his struggle to keep pace with the frontrunners. As Leclerc finished third, Hamilton was left to grapple with his ongoing challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lewis Hamilton’s journey as he aims to turn his season around and reclaim his position among the top drivers in Formula 1.
