Maranello, June 3, 2025 – The world of Formula 1 was shaken by a bomb news: Lewis Hamilton, the seven -time world champion, would have expressed his desire to terminate his contract with Ferrari after just nine races in the 2025 season. According to rumors, the British pilot would have released a declaration of only eight words, called “strong” and unequivocal, in which he manifests his frustration and intention. to leave the Maranello team. The declaration, pronounced after the disappointing Spanish Grand Prix, arrives in a moment of growing tension between Hamilton, his teammates and the Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur.
The Spanish GP, played in Barcelona, was a negative turning point for Ferrari. The expectations were high, especially after the introduction of the new technical directive on the front wings. However, the SF-25 was unable to compete with the McLaren of Plastri and Norris, who dominated the qualifications and free practice. Hamilton, in particular, closed the race in a disappointing position, ninth, to over a second from the leader, while his teammate Charles Leclerc got a seventh place. During the rehearsals, Hamilton had already expressed his discontent via radio, defining the “inguidable” car and underlining the difficulties of adaptation to new regulations.
The criticisms did not wait. Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal of Ferrari, has defined Hamilton’s complaints via radio “exaggerated”, suggesting that the pilot should better adapt to the team working method. Even Charles Leclerc, while maintaining a relationship of mutual esteem with Hamilton, seems to have distanced himself, focusing on his performance. The pressure on Hamilton has increased, feeding speculations on an internal crisis. Some posts on X have reported a visibly frustrated Hamilton, with one who describes it as “raising white flag” after the Spanish GP.
The declaration attributed to Hamilton, “I just want to go home … Just Ferrari”, although not officially confirmed, made the tour of the paddock, feeding the debate on the future of the pilot. Sources close to the team suggest that Hamilton feels isolated, unable to match the rhythm of Leclerc and disappointed by the lack of competitiveness of the car. His experience in Maranello, which began with great expectations on January 20, 2025, seems to be already in the balance.
Ferrari, for its part, is in a delicate position. Hamilton’s engagement, which cost 50 million euros per season, had been seen as a market blow to relaunch the brand and aim for the world title. However, the swinging results and internal tensions put this bet at risk. Hamilton’s multi -year contract, which extends until 2027, includes clauses that could allow early separation, but at what cost for both sides?
While Formula 1 is preparing for the next Grand Prix, the world looks to Maranello, wondering if this “love story” between Hamilton and Ferrari is already destined to end. Only time will say if the British champion will be able to find his magic or if this will be remembered as one of the most bold and bankruptcy bets in the history of the Red.
