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Lewis Hamilton Defends Ferrari Debut and Radio Exchanges with Engineer

Hamilton clarified his radio communication during the Australian Grand Prix, emphasizing a constructive relationship with his race engineer and criticizing media focus on minor incidents.

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton before practice REUTERS/Mark Peterson/File Photo
Sixth placed qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Overview

  • Lewis Hamilton dismissed claims of frustration with Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, describing their radio exchanges as polite and part of adapting to a new working relationship.
  • Hamilton clarified that his radio communication during the Australian Grand Prix was focused on minimizing distractions while struggling with car performance.
  • He criticized the media for highlighting his exchanges while ignoring harsher communications from other drivers, notably Max Verstappen with his engineer.
  • The Australian Grand Prix marked a challenging Ferrari debut for Hamilton, with a disappointing 10th-place finish due to car struggles and a poor pit strategy.
  • Despite the setback, Hamilton emphasized Ferrari's positive morale and determination to improve ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.