Lewis Hamilton cast doubt on his Formula One future after a disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix, where he finished 12th. The seven-time world champion, who had described his qualifying performance as “absolutely useless” and suggested Ferrari should find another driver, gave a downbeat response after the race.
When asked if he would be back for the next round in the Netherlands on 31 August, Hamilton said: “Hopefully I will be back, yeah.” He added that there was “a lot going on in the background that is not great” but did not elaborate on whether the issues were personal or career-related.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur downplayed the concern, stating that Hamilton was frustrated but not demotivated. “He’s demanding with the team, with the car, with the engineers… but first of all, he’s very demanding with himself,” Vasseur said. “I can understand the frustration. This is normal. He will come back.”
Former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also backed Hamilton, saying he has unfinished business in F1. “Lewis is wearing his heart on his sleeve. It was very raw what he said,” Wolff noted. “You ask me if he still has it? He definitely has it.”
With the summer break now underway, Hamilton’s cryptic remarks have left the paddock speculating on his commitment to Ferrari and the sport.
