Lewis Hamilton’s struggle to find his footing at Ferrari continued at the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving the seven-time world champion visibly frustrated and still searching for his first podium with the Scuderia.
After crossing the finish line in sixth place, Hamilton’s disappointment was clear, and his post-race interview revealed just how tough this transition has been for him.
A Difficult Race in Barcelona
Hamilton originally finished seventh, but was promoted to sixth after Max Verstappen collided with George Russell, which dropped Verstappen down to tenth.
Despite this slight upgrade, Hamilton couldn’t match the pace of the two McLarens or Verstappen during the race.
Early on, Ferrari instructed Hamilton to let his teammate Charles Leclerc pass to boost Leclerc’s chances.
Leclerc made good use of this and finished third, while Hamilton was overtaken by Nico Hulkenberg just before the race ended.
Frustration Shows in Post-Race Interview
When Hamilton faced the cameras for his post-race media duties, the 40-year-old was clearly frustrated.
During an interview with Sky Sports, he was pressed on a radio message he sent during the race about there being “something wrong” with his car.
His response was blunt and honest: “Not particularly, it was not a great day.
The strategy was good, the team did a great job. Just, that’s it.”
When the interviewer expressed sympathy, saying she hated to see him like that, Hamilton fired back, “Well, what do you want me to say? I had a really bad day and I’ve got nothing to say.”
He added, “It was a difficult day, I’ve got nothing else to add to it.
There’s no point explaining it. It’s not your fault, I’ve just not got anything to say.”
Blaming Himself Rather Than the Team
Despite hopes that Ferrari would find solutions to his performance issues, Hamilton was quick to dismiss that.
“I’m sure they won’t, the answer is probably just me,” he admitted.
Currently, Hamilton trails his teammate Leclerc by 23 points in the drivers’ championship, with six of his first nine Ferrari races ending outside the top five—a disappointing start for a driver of his caliber.
Meanwhile, McLaren Celebrates Another Strong Result
While Hamilton struggled, the McLaren team had plenty to celebrate.
Oscar Piastri led teammate Lando Norris to a dominant one-two finish, marking Piastri’s fifth win of the season and boosting his championship hopes.
Reflecting on the race weekend, Piastri said, “I think the pace was really good, we could turn it on when we needed to. Just very proud of the work we’ve done this weekend.”
He added that despite a shaky start in practice, the team managed to pull everything together: “It’s a nice way to bounce back from Monaco—it’s been a superb weekend.”
What’s Next for Hamilton and Ferrari?
For Hamilton, the challenge remains steep as he tries to get comfortable and competitive in his new Ferrari.
His patience and resilience will be tested in the coming races as he chases his first podium with the team.
For Ferrari fans, the hope is that both the car and driver will find their rhythm soon.