Lewis Hamilton: “The worst race of my life” at the Spanish Grand Prix
British driver Lewis Hamilton expressed his deep disappointment after the Spanish Grand Prix, calling the race the worst experience of his career. The seven-time world champion finished in sixth position, a result that is far from his expectations and that showed the difficulties he faced during the competition.
Hamilton, who started the race with hopes of climbing positions, saw his aspirations vanish. After a good start that took him to fourth place, he yielded to the speed of Charles Leclerc and was overtaken by Nico Hülkenberg in the final laps.
Currently, Hamilton holds the sixth position in the drivers’ standings, a considerable distance from the leader. The driver’s frustration was evident in his post-race statements.
“That was the worst race I’ve experienced, in terms of balance,” Hamilton stated. “I practically had no rear grip throughout the race. I have no idea why it was so bad.”
Lewis Hamilton
Faced with the question of whether there was any positive aspect to his performance in Barcelona, Hamilton responded emphatically: “Zero.” When asked about his next steps, the driver simply said: “Home.”
The union between Hamilton and Ferrari has not met expectations so far. The team, although in second position in the constructors’ championship, has yet to develop a single-seater capable of competing at McLaren’s level. Hamilton, with 105 victories to his name, has yet to reach the podium on a Sunday.
“It just wasn’t a great day,” Hamilton stated. “The strategy was good. The team did a great job. It’s just that’s it. I had a really bad day and I have nothing to say. It was a difficult day. There’s nothing more to add. It was terrible. There’s no point in explaining it. It’s nobody’s fault. I just don’t know what to say.”
Lewis Hamilton
Regarding whether the team can find solutions, he added: “I’m sure they won’t.”
