In a surprising turn of events at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton offered unexpected praise for Ferrari's performance, leaving the Formula 1 world buzzing with speculation.
Hamilton's Unexpected Ferrari Compliment
The seven-time world champion, who finished fourth in Sunday's race, made headlines with his post-race comments about the Italian team. "Their pace was really impressive today," Hamilton remarked, acknowledging Ferrari's strong showing at the Hungaroring circuit.
Ferrari's Strong Showing
Ferrari secured a double podium finish in Hungary, with Charles Leclerc taking second place and Carlos Sainz claiming third. This marked the team's best result since the Miami Grand Prix in May, demonstrating significant progress in their car development.
Hamilton's comments came after a challenging weekend for Mercedes, where the team struggled to match the pace of their rivals. "We've got work to do," the British driver admitted, "but you have to recognise when others do well."
Future Speculation Intensifies
The remarks have inevitably fueled fresh speculation about Hamilton's future in the sport. With his Mercedes contract set to expire at the end of 2023, paddock whispers about a potential move to Ferrari have grown louder.
When pressed about his contract situation, Hamilton remained coy: "Right now I'm focused on helping Mercedes improve. We'll see what the future holds."
The Hungarian GP result leaves Hamilton sixth in the drivers' championship, while Mercedes maintains second in the constructors' standings behind the dominant Red Bull team.
