Martin Brundle Says Lewis Hamilton's Sarcastic Radio Messages to Ferrari Were 'Telling'

Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton His "sardonic" radio communications to him Ferrari The team in Miami suggests "just how frustrated" the British Formula 1 driver is due to his recent underperformance.

Hamilton, aged 40, relocated to Ferrari. amid much fanfare in the off-season after 12 years with six global titles with Mercedes, but has endured a disappointing opening six races of the 2025 season.

At the Miami Grand Prix, Hamilton was frustrated at how long Ferrari allowed him to pass slower teammate Charles Leclerc ahead, commenting at one point: “Have a tea break while you’re at it, come on!”

Hamilton also mentioned that it was "poor team collaboration." The British driver was ultimately permitted to proceed past, but after being unable to advance, Leclerc passed him near the conclusion of the race. Hamilton eventually crossed the finish line in eighth place.

"I find it very revealing, the sarcasm in these messages and how distressed Lewis seems," said Sky Sports. F1 pundit Brundle said.

"He'd have been really frustrated in that race, 23 laps behind Esteban Ocon in the customer Ferrari with 300 people in the factory.

Struggling to overtake Ocon’s Haas, Lewis finds himself in an unexpected position this season, which likely didn’t put him in the best of moods.

Aside from his sprint win in China , Hamilton has not placed above fifth and is presently in seventh position in the standings. drivers’ standings , 90 points behind the championship leader Oscar Piastri after only six rounds.

It's anticipated that Ferrari will introduce an update for the upcoming race in Imola. de facto The home grand prix for the Italian squad—and Brundle encouraged Ferrari’s leadership to maintain confidence in the present regime, including team chief Fred Vasseur.

"Of course, they’ll be extremely displeased with Ferrari," Brundle commented.

They anticipate being serious championship contenders, particularly with their lineup featuring Leclerc and Hamilton.

What they should avoid doing is acting like a soccer squad and replacing the coach, dismissing everyone, and making changes just for the sake of changing things up. Such actions will not lead to any improvements whatsoever. We've witnessed squads err with this approach before.

Their ranking as the fifth-quickest team poses a significant problem. It’s crucial for them to recognize this. Should they have the ability to modify their vehicle and know precisely how to improve it, changes would definitely occur. Expect intense discussions within Ferrari; these talks are necessary.

Next week, F1 will head to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix (May 16-18) for the seventh round of the 2025 season.

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