Shocking in Barcelona: Ferrari changed Hamilton’s car setup without informing him. Ferrari reportedly changed the SF-25’s setup without informing Lewis Hamilton during the Barcelona GP.

Nico Hulkenberg’s overtaking move on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari during the Barcelona GP has sparked considerable controversy over the issues affecting the Briton in his debut season with the Scuderia. Watching the SF-25 being outpaced by a car that struggled to reach Q2 last year was certainly not what Ferrari fans were hoping to witness at this stage of the season.

After the bold claims made last winter, the Maranello team appeared not only able but also expected to be the clear favorite for the world titles, with a level of enthusiasm reaching unprecedented heights. However, those highs quickly turned into lows, partly due to a car that has been struggling, especially during certain weekends — Barcelona among them.

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What has come out in today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport is something shocking and could explain the issues Lewis Hamilton experienced in Spain. According Italian journalist to Fulvio Solms, Ferrari reportedly altered the ride height of car number 44 without first informing the seven-time world champion.

Only after the race was the former Mercedes driver made aware of what had happened, as he confirmed in interviews ahead of the Montreal weekend. “Only after the interviews did I speak with the engineers, and they explained why I was having such negative sensations while driving. It was a relief,” said Lewis Hamilton, reflecting on what happened at Montmeló.

Although the situation has now been resolved, it highlights how the working methods currently employed by Ferrari personnel are certainly far from ideal. Making changes to the car’s setup without consulting the very person who is supposed to drive it represents a symbolic mistake — one that reflects the tense atmosphere surrounding Ferrari’s 2025 Formula 1 season.

In this light, racing on the track where he achieved his first career victory represents the perfect opportunity to put everything behind him. Lewis wants to turn around the direction of his season and hopes to do so starting this weekend. Of course, he will need a car that, as the phrase goes, must truly rise to the occasion.