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Lewis Hamilton Sends Clear Message to Ferrari After Disappointing Spanish GP

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 1:58 PM ET

After a frustrating outing at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that Ferrari’s true focus should now shift towards 2026.

While the seven-time world champion continues to adjust to life at Maranello, he isn’t holding back when it comes to identifying what needs improvement and setting long-term goals. Hamilton acknowledged that this season is more about laying groundwork than immediate results.

“In Maranello, we have a fantastic simulator,” he said. “But since I arrived, I have suggested pages and pages of things that I believed needed improvement. And we are working on it; we are continuously working to improve and the guys have already made progress.”

Hamilton emphasized that Ferrari’s technical strength, particularly in wind tunnel correlation, are far ahead of what he’s seen at other teams. Still, the message was clear: the real breakthrough won’t come in 2025, but in the years beyond.

“I will soon tell the team that it will be time to focus on the next year,” he said. “This season is about building a foundation, getting to know the tools, in terms of structure and processes, and refining them so that when we reach 2026, we will have the machine we really want.”

The comments come on the heels of a difficult Spanish GP weekend, where Ferrari once again struggled to match the race pace of Mclaren. While fans may hope for podiums and victories in 2025, Hamilton appears more focused on reshaping the team’s infrastructure and unlocking long-term potential.

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It’s a bold and strategic mindset and a reminder that while 2025 may be a building year, Hamilton is already targeting a title win with Ferrari when the next era begins in 2026.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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