Overview

• Lewis Hamilton wrote on Instagram that “we have to keep going, even when it’s difficult,” reflecting on meditation, self-care and perseverance at the end of F1’s summer break.
• Hamilton remains without a main-race podium in 14 starts for Ferrari this season, with a best result of fourth place.
• In Hungary he labeled his own driving “absolutely useless,” comments that framed the frustration around his inconsistent form.
• Vasseur criticized what he called Hamilton’s “extreme” media remarks, noting the Briton was only a tenth off Charles Leclerc in Hungary Q2 before Leclerc later took pole.
• Hamilton also shared training and recovery posts during the break, as the series resumes at Zandvoort with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri leading the standings.