Hamilton Calls First Ferrari Season “A Nightmare” Amidst Sao Paulo Grand Prix Disasters
Sao Paulo, Brazil – Lewis Hamilton described his debut season with Ferrari as “a nightmare” following a disastrous Sao Paulo Grand Prix that saw both Ferrari cars retire from the race. the seven-time world champion, despite expressing continued faith in the team, acknowledged the meaningful challenges facing the Prancing Horse.
The race unfolded poorly for Ferrari from the outset. Charles Leclerc was forced to retire after a collision involving Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli damaged his front suspension. The incident stemmed from contact initiated by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, pushing Antonelli into Leclerc’s path. This retirement compounded a difficult weekend for the team and dropped them to fourth in the constructors’ championship. Mercedes now holds a 36-point lead over Red Bull in second place.
Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains optimistic about Ferrari’s potential. “It would be wrong to say that there are no positives at all,” he told Viaplay.”If you look at Charles’ performance in qualifying, it shows that the car does have some pace in it.”
However, he conceded the team is currently battling significant difficulties. “But we are just really having to fight through those hardships at the moment. I have to believe that these hardships lead to… I believe there is something extraordinary up ahead in my life and in my destiny,” Hamilton stated. “I truly still believe in this team and what we can achieve together. I just have to keep pushing and keep giving them everything I can.”
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was one of the most anticipated transfers in recent Formula 1 history, signaling a new chapter for both the driver and the iconic Italian team. Though, the 2024 season has proven to be a steep learning curve, marked by inconsistent performance and reliability issues. The Sao Paulo Grand Prix result underscores the work ahead for Ferrari as they strive to return to championship contention.
