Lewis Hamilton hit by Ferrari power problem as Max Verstappen makes decisive move in Canada. Lewis Hamilton’s Canadian Grand Prix took an early hit.

Lewis Hamilton reports Ferrari power issue after Max Verstappen overtake in Canadian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s Canadian Grand Prix took an early turn for the worse after the Ferrari driver reported a loss of power over team radio, moments after being overtaken by Max Verstappen in the opening phase of the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion had started the race in a strong position, with Ferrari hoping to use changing conditions and strategic unpredictability to challenge for a podium finish in Montreal. But by lap nine, that plan had already come under serious pressure.

Max Verstappen launched a decisive move on Lewis Hamilton into Turn 1, diving down the inside under braking to take over third place. It was a typically aggressive but clean move from the Red Bull driver, who wasted little time in applying pressure once he found himself within striking distance of the Ferrari.

Almost immediately after losing the position, Lewis Hamilton’s frustration became clear over Ferrari team radio.

“I have no power, man. Come on guys.”

The message strongly suggested that Lewis Hamilton was dealing with a performance issue rather than simply being unable to defend against Max Verstappen’s pace advantage.

At a circuit like Montreal, where acceleration, energy deployment and straight-line speed are absolutely critical, any power-related limitation can be devastating. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is built around heavy braking zones followed by aggressive traction phases, making efficient power delivery one of the most decisive performance factors across a race stint.

For Ferrari, the timing could hardly be worse. Lewis Hamilton had shown encouraging pace throughout the weekend and had openly suggested before the race that unusual conditions could create opportunities for a stronger result. Instead, the early signs point toward another difficult setback in what had looked like a promising Canadian Grand Prix for the Scuderia.

Attention will now turn to whether the Maranello team can resolve the issue through energy management adjustments, strategy intervention or technical system recovery as the race unfolds.