Lewis Hamilton’s tensions with Ferrari to escalate at Imola

Lewis Hamilton’s Miami Grand Prix will be remembered less for points and more for a flash of frustration on team radio.



As Ferrari delayed switching positions between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, the seven-time champion aired his annoyance.



Brundle’s Measured View



Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle argued fans heard only one piece of a wider puzzle.



“It’s probably unfair that some radio calls are broadcast to the world but it’s very much part of the F1 show and intrigue,” Brundle wrote.







He noted the exchange cannot be erased.



Sarcasm or Strain



Hamilton’s lines — “take a tea break” and “do you want me to let the Williams past as well” — echoed well beyond the paddock.



Ferrari management and both drivers publicly downplayed any lingering discord after the race.



Race Result Adds Friction



Hamilton finished eighth, one spot behind Leclerc after a late swap was reversed.



Medium-compound tyres faded, and the Briton could not reel in Kimi Antonelli.



Champion’s Explanation



Hamilton later framed the comments as humour under intense pressure.



He reminded reporters that cockpit adrenaline can magnify every delay or instruction.



Wider Implications



Even so, observers see the exchange as the latest sign of Ferrari’s faltering 2025 campaign.



Hamilton’s early sprint triumph offered hope, yet subsequent grands prix exposed continued balance and tyre-warm-up issues.



Upgrades Incoming



The Scuderia plans minor aerodynamic tweaks for Imola in a bid to rejoin Red Bull and Mercedes at the sharp end.



Team insiders insist harmony remains intact, but championship arithmetic tells another story.



Title Hopes Fade



Hamilton trails the leaders by a widening margin, and Ferrari’s podium drought deepens doubts about strategy cohesion.




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If the Imola package fails to deliver, speculation about internal tension will only intensify.



Balancing Act



For now, team bosses must juggle performance fixes with managing two fiercely competitive drivers.



Hamilton’s microphone may have captured only one frustrated moment, yet it underscored how slim the margins — and tempers — can be when victory slips away.
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