F1 CEO Backs Lewis Hamilton's Dream For Eighth Title Amid Hungary Catastrophe

[ad_1] Formulation One CEO Stefano Domenicali has backed Lewis Hamilton in his quest to win his eighth championship title, revealing that he will probably be again in sturdy kind after the summer time break. This assertion arrives after the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, the place a dejected Hamilton stated that he was "ineffective" and that Ferrari ought to change the driving force.

The seven-time world champion was massively upset after qualifying P12 for the race on the Hungaroring. The Grand Prix was no good both, as Hamilton did not acquire positions and completed in the identical place he began, outdoors of the factors.

The Briton has been having a tough time adapting to the Ferrari SF-25 F1 automotive and reaching the type of setup that fits him greatest. Whereas there have been optimistic moments, such because the dash race victory in China, and a greatest end of P4 in Austria and Nice Britain, the race in Hungary proved to be a significant setback for him.

When the media requested him after the race on Sunday if he could be again for the subsequent race at Zandvoort, Hamilton stated:

Stefano Domenicali arrives within the paddock throughout previews forward of the F1 Grand Prix of Nice Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 3, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. Stefano Domenicali arrives within the paddock throughout previews forward of the F1 Grand Prix of Nice Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 3, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. Kym Illman/Getty Pictures "I sit up for coming again... Hopefully I will probably be again, yeah."

The "hopefully" in his assertion raised many eyebrows, main many to marvel if Hamilton was planning on ending his profession. Nevertheless, the reassurance from him that he nonetheless loves racing provided some hope.

Domenicali, who has led Ferrari up to now, praised Hamilton and confirmed his religion that he'll come again stronger after the summer time break. He instructed Sky Sports activities F1:

"Lewis is a jewel, an unimaginable athlete. So irrespective of if it's a tough second, he'll react, and I'm fairly certain he'll present the explanation why he's right here.

"He desires to attain his eighth title, and he'll triumph once more. So stick with Lewis and he'll do an important race, and be very, very sturdy after the summer time season."

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Ferrari crew principal Fred Vasseur was requested after the race in Hungary if he would inspire Hamilton. The crew boss stated:

"I need not inspire him. Actually, he is pissed off, however not demotivated. You already know, it is a fully totally different story. I can completely perceive the state of affairs. Generally you're making feedback on what the driving force is saying within the automotive, however in case you put the microphone on another sportsmen in soccer and so, I am undecided that it will be significantly better.

"They're within the efficiency, and typically they're making feedback, even once they leap out of the automotive. I can perceive the frustration, however we're all pissed off. And typically in case you ask me, I am unable to say this, I'll go to the stewards [for swearing]!

"However typically simply after the race or simply after the quali [qualifying], you might be very disillusioned and the primary response is harsh. However everyone knows that we're pushing in the identical route."