Lewis Hamilton was unrecognizable after the Spanish GP in F1: he replied with monosyllables, then apologized to the journalist. The seven-time world champion, worn down by yet another disappointing performance, had lost his smile. Far from being in control of this Ferrari SF-25, in Barcelona he hit the lowest point of this championship. His mind is already on Canada, a circuit loved by the Briton and a golden opportunity to shine again.
It was supposed to be a rebirth, for now it’s just a nightmare: Lewis Hamilton’s adventure with Ferrari is, if not already disastrous, still indecipherable. Time must be given to the Briton who, as had already been seen in recent years at Mercedes, thrives when he finds harmony with the car. That harmony, with an SF-25 far from the winter promises, has almost never emerged.
Pressure and disappointment are beginning to weigh on the shoulders of #44. Speaking to Sky Sports journalist Rachel Brookes, he appeared exhausted and dejected, clearly with little desire to answer the questions posed to him. An unusual behavior on his part, often the kindest and most accommodating among all the drivers in the paddock with media personnel. A behind-the-scenes detail then further highlights his state of mind.
David Croft: “He apologized, he said he was really down”
Speaking on the podcast The Fast and The Curious, British commentator David Croft recounted what happened after the race: “Lewis was really down, no one likes to see him like that. Whether you’re a fan of his or not, Lewis Hamilton is the best driver we’ve ever seen. Statistically, he is the best. But I think he’s the greatest of all time even without looking at the stats.” – the British television broadcaster for Sky Sports pointed out.
“He always wears his heart on his sleeve and should be applauded for that. Away from the cameras, he apologized to Rachel Brookes for being in such low spirits. He said: ‘I’m really sorry for what happened. It’s just that I’m really down.’ And that shows how truly dejected he was. Believe me, it’s not all a show for the cameras.” – David Croft concluded.
