The Canadian Grand Prix not only exposed the technical limitations of the Ferrari SF-25 but also highlighted emerging internal fractures. After yet another disappointing race, Lewis Hamilton made statements that came across as an alarm bell regarding the state of the team. He openly spoke of a mentality that needs changing and of development updates that aren’t arriving, suggesting that Ferrari has left him with too much responsibility. It was a strong message that sparked analysis from experts during Race Anatomy, where Luigi Mazzola and Matteo Bobbi offered a rather harsh interpretation regarding the Maranello team.
The former Ferrari engineer didn’t mince words: “I’d definitely say yes, his interview is striking. He talks about organization and mentality—that means he’s found a team where those things are lacking, and this was something even his father had pointed out.”
Luigi Mazzola critical of Ferrari: the problem is mentality
According to Luigi Mazzola, Lewis Hamilton’s complaints about the lack of upgrades are far from trivial: “Other teams bring updates, and from his previous experience, he knows that. But here, there’s nothing. That’s worrying. A team like Ferrari should already have the winning mentality built in—they shouldn’t be waiting for Lewis Hamilton to bring it in.” His point was clear: Lewis Hamilton is trying to shake up Ferrari’s system, but if the internal response is lacking, then the situation becomes truly alarming.
Matteo Bobbi provided a clear-headed take on another controversial part of Hamilton’s interview, the one where he discussed the lack of technical updates: “What surprised me most was when he said, ‘I don’t know why we’re not bringing updates.’ If he doesn’t know… Updates don’t just show up in luggage; they’re planned months in advance.”
For Matteo Bobbi, this reveals a certain confusion in the thinking of the seven-time world champion, but the frustration is undeniable: “He expected to find a more competitive team, a faster car. And instead, he’s struggling—he starts ahead of Charles Leclerc and finishes behind him. And if Charles were two-tenths slower, you know exactly how the tone of those comments would change.” – he pointed out.
The core of the analysis seems to converge on a single key issue: Ferrari has yet to build a structure capable of following a true leader. If Hamilton was brought in to spark a turning point, it’s clear the team must be ready to follow him. At present, however, he appears to have been left alone to battle a system that remains too slow and too tied to its past.
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