A challenging finish on track, yet full of respect between Lewis Hamilton and the Maranello team: the final team radio perfectly symbolizes the bond built with Ferrari during 2025.
A tough weekend, but Hamilton’s human side shines
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix did not erase the difficulties Lewis Hamilton faced in his first season with Ferrari, but it once again highlighted the human side of the seven-time world champion. After a complicated qualifying — marked by an incident in FP3 and the frantic work of the mechanics to repair the SF-25 — Lewis Hamilton narrowly missed Q1 by just a few thousandths of a second. A bitter moment, certainly, but not enough to dampen the British driver’s determination.
One of his strongest comebacks of the season
In the race, Lewis Hamilton produced one of his most solid comebacks of the year, gaining positions with both composure and controlled aggression. While it wasn’t enough for a standout result, the way he fought reminded everyone of his ability to turn a negative situation into a demonstration of character.
The final team radio shows the season’s true spirit
It was in the final team radio that Lewis Hamilton’s approach to 2025 became clear: despite sporting disappointments, his relationship with the new team remained one of the brightest aspects of the season.
Riccardo Adami greeted him after the finish: “P8. Great job, well done. Excellent comeback.” Lewis Hamilton’s response captured the heart of his first year in red: “Long season, guys… Thank you for your kindness, I’m grateful for all the hard work. I will always fight for you, guys, always. That’s all.”
A message of pure respect and gratitude
This was a message of genuine love for Ferrari, respect for the daily commitment of the mechanics and engineers, and heartfelt feelings that go beyond results. A lighter moment followed, when Lewis Hamilton joked about the immediate absence of a reply: “Did you get that message? The one time you don’t reply… (laughs).” Adami replied: “(laughs) Yes, we heard it. Sorry, we were talking. Thank you so much, it’s been fantastic working with you. Thank you very much.”
An emotional closure to 2025
An emotional closure, built on mutual affection, that tells more about Ferrari this year than any statistic could. A difficult season, yes, but also an intense human journey, built step by step. The final image of 2025 is this: Lewis Hamilton thanking the team, and the team returning respect and gratitude. A sincere and clean way to close the 2025 chapter, with eyes already on the future and the desire to fight at the front together again.
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