Lewis Hamilton’s post-race interview after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix revealed a deeply emotional side of the seven-time world champion. Despite a promising fifth-place start, Hamilton struggled throughout the race, ultimately finishing sixth. He was visibly disheartened, offering brief and blunt responses, attributing the poor performance to himself and expressing uncertainty about any underlying issues. Former teammate Nico Rosberg commented on Hamilton’s struggles, noting the unusually slow performance and speculating whether undetected car damage may have played a role. Rosberg acknowledged the emotional impact of such struggles, especially in contrast to Leclerc’s third-place podium finish, describing the situation as “very dark” for the seven-time world champion.
Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, secured a podium finish, highlighting the disparity in performances within the team. Frédéric Vasseur, Ferrari’s team principal, defended Hamilton, suggesting that a technical issue in the latter part of the race affected his performance. Despite the challenges, Ferrari moved up to second place in the Constructors’ Championship, focusing on technical improvements to enhance competitiveness.
Hamilton’s candid reflections underscore the emotional and technical challenges faced by drivers in the highly competitive world of Formula 1.