Lewis Hamilton’s race at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix may not have been exciting on the track—but his scathing radio messages to Ferrari certainly made headlines, exposing the growing tension between the seven-time world champion and his new team.
In yet another underwhelming performance by Ferrari, both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc finished outside the top six—Leclerc in 7th and Hamilton in 8th—with neither posing a threat to the frontrunners. The Ferrari SF-25 once again lacked pace, and poor strategic calls only deepened the team’s woes.
Hamilton’s Frustration Boils Over Mid-Race
During the race, Hamilton requested a position swap with Leclerc, aiming to attack Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli—who, in a twist of irony, took over Hamilton’s old seat. Instead of an immediate response, Ferrari hesitated, then told Hamilton to hold position and “keep the DRS with Charles,” triggering Hamilton’s first sarcastic jab.
Hamilton: “You want me to sit here the whole race?”
Engineer Riccardo Adami: “I’ll come back to you.”
Adami: “Want to keep the DRS to Charles, go ahead like this.”
Hamilton: “Man, you guys…”
Hamilton, clearly frustrated by the indecision, referenced the Chinese Grand Prix where he had voluntarily let Leclerc pass when the Monegasque was quicker.
Hamilton: “This is not good teamwork, that’s all I’m gonna say.”
Hamilton: “In China, I go out of the way when you’re on a different road.”
Eventually, the team granted Hamilton permission to overtake, but the delay had already cost him valuable time and tyre grip.
Adami: “Understood, we swap the cars.”
Hamilton: “Have a tea break while you’re at it. Come on.”
One Last Dig at the End
With no chance left to catch Antonelli, Hamilton gave the position back to Leclerc late in the race and turned his focus to defending 8th from Carlos Sainz Jr.—the very driver he replaced at Ferrari. When informed that Sainz was closing in, Hamilton delivered one last sharp comment:
Adami: “Sainz 1.4 behind.”
Hamilton: “You want me to let him past as well?”
A Rocky Start at Ferrari
So far, Hamilton’s 2025 season with Ferrari has fallen short of expectations. He hasn’t finished higher than 5th in any Grand Prix, although he did claim a Sprint win in China and a podium in Miami’s Sprint race thanks to a rare smart call from the strategy team.
Despite occasional bright spots, Hamilton is visibly frustrated, struggling to adjust to Ferrari’s inconsistent performance and hesitant decision-making. Sitting 7th in the Drivers’ Championship standings, the legendary Brit is clearly expecting more from his new chapter—and hoping the next round in Imola offers redemption both on and off the airwaves.