Just days after the Miami Grand Prix, seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has stunned the Formula 1 world by making a scathing public statement directed at Ferrari, expressing his deep frustration with the team’s decision-making and strategy errors that left him vulnerable and ultimately cost him a podium finish.

Hamilton, who joined Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season in one of the sport’s most historic moves, has largely remained diplomatic in interviews. But following the chaos of the Miami GP—where a series of questionable calls left him finishing a disappointing P7—the British driver could no longer hide his frustration.

“We came here to fight. We had the pace, we had the potential,” Hamilton told Sky Sports F1 after the race. “But once again, I was left exposed by decisions that frankly should never happen at this level. This is not acceptable if we’re serious about winning a championship.”

A Weekend Full of Missteps

The Miami Grand Prix was expected to be a turning point for Hamilton and Ferrari. After a difficult start to the season with inconsistent results, the Maranello team had brought a series of upgrades to the car. In practice and qualifying, Hamilton looked strong, starting P4 on the grid—his best starting position since Bahrain.

However, things quickly unraveled on race day.

Ferrari’s pit strategy baffled fans and pundits alike. Hamilton was called into the pits on lap 14 under Virtual Safety Car conditions, only to re-emerge behind a train of slower cars. Later in the race, a crucial decision to stay out during a full safety car period backfired, allowing rivals like Norris, Verstappen, and Russell to undercut him and gain track position.

“We had all the data. We knew what other teams were doing. And yet we hesitated. We lost key positions, and it’s the same story over and over,” Hamilton said, his voice tinged with disbelief.

Vasseur Under Pressure

The criticism wasn’t just indirect. Hamilton’s words appeared to be a direct challenge to Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur, who has faced growing scrutiny over Ferrari’s strategic blunders.

“Fred is a great guy, and I respect him a lot. But at some point, we need accountability,” Hamilton added. “We can’t keep making the same mistakes and expect a different result.”

Vasseur, in the post-race press conference, acknowledged the team’s poor performance but stopped short of admitting fault.

“It was a complex race, and we didn’t execute perfectly,” he said. “There are lessons to learn, and we will analyze everything in detail.”

However, Hamilton’s statement made it clear that behind the scenes, tensions may be rising—and patience may be wearing thin.

A Championship in Jeopardy?

The 2025 season is still young, but Hamilton currently sits fifth in the Drivers’ Championship standings, behind Verstappen, Norris, Leclerc, and Russell. While Ferrari showed glimpses of competitiveness earlier this year, their operational inconsistencies are proving to be a serious handicap.

Hamilton’s statement is being interpreted by many as a turning point—not just for the team’s season, but possibly for his relationship with Ferrari itself.

“Lewis isn’t someone who lashes out without reason,” said former F1 driver Nico Rosberg. “If he’s speaking like this publicly, you can bet he’s already tried to fix things privately—and it hasn’t worked.”

Fan and Media Reaction

Fans online were quick to side with Hamilton, calling out Ferrari for its ongoing strategy woes.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #FerrariFail trended globally within hours. Comments ranged from sympathetic to scathing:

“Ferrari has the fastest car on Sundays and the worst strategy every weekend,” one fan wrote.

“Hamilton didn’t leave Mercedes to fight for P7,” said another.

What’s Next?

With the next race taking place in Imola—Ferrari’s home turf—the pressure is now sky-high. Media outlets across Europe are already speculating about an emergency strategy meeting in Maranello before next weekend.

Hamilton was clear about his expectations:

“We need to regroup, fix what’s broken, and come back stronger. I didn’t come to Ferrari to settle. I came here to win.”

Whether the team can turn things around—or whether internal fractures will deepen—is a storyline that’s now dominating headlines as the F1 circus moves on to Italy.

One thing is certain: Lewis Hamilton has lit a fire under Ferrari, and the world will be watching closely to see how they respond.