F1 Champion Addresses Lewis Hamilton's 'Horrible' Situation at Ferrari

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Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg, who was also Lewis Hamilton's teammate at Mercedes, has commented on the seven-time world champion's stint at Ferrari that began this year, and his performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton started the race in P5 but finished one place below in P6.
The race in Barcelona saw him struggle due to the lack of rear traction on his Ferrari SF-25 F1 car. Making the situation more complex was a slow pit stop. Hamilton's teammate Charles Leclerc started the race from seventh on the grid and secured a podium finish in third place.
Hamilton described the Spanish GP as the "worst race" ever in a seemingly subdued tone in the post-race interview. Rosberg, who is also a Sky Sports F1 commentator, shed light on Hamilton's troubles during the Spanish GP and described his Ferrari journey thus far as a "very dark situation." He said:
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco."It's hard to watch. Sunday was a horrible day for him because he was just slow out there, which is very unusual.
"Yes, sometimes he's off in qualifying, but in races he's usually really awesome and the race was shockingly bad. He doesn't have answers either.
"Was there damage on the floor? These floors are so sensitive and there can always be a bit there and you lose a lot of time.
"When you don't have any answers, it's really tough as a driver. Then you see your team-mate race their way to third place on the podium.
"In light of the whole season he's had so far, it's a very dark situation."
The 40-year-old driver's concerns with his SF-25 were heard over the team radio after he had crossed the chequered flag. Speaking to his race engineer Riccardo Adami, he said:
"I believe we've got something wrong with this car, mate. It's the worst it's ever been."
Hamilton's mood after the race was evident through his brief answers. He branded the race weekend as, "the worst race I've experienced. Ever."
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 later, he said:
"I've just had a terrible day. I don't know what to say."