Overview

• Hamilton addressed fans on social media near the end of the F1 summer break with a reflective message on rest, resilience and self‑care.
• He did not reference Formula 1 in the post and wrote about challenges people face individually and globally.
• Images showed sunset coastal scenes and a sailing‑boat clip, offering no indication about his racing plans.
• Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari has yet to produce a Grand Prix podium, with six straight qualifying losses to Charles Leclerc and fewer race finishes ahead of his teammate.
• Team principal Frédéric Vasseur has conceded he underestimated Hamilton’s switch from Mercedes, as some commentators speculate about his future without any official signal from the driver.