Ferrari have moved to clarify Lewis Hamilton’s position following widespread speculation after the latest Formula 1 weekend, confirming that the seven-time world champion is not classified in P1 despite an impressive performance that reignited optimism within the Scuderia.
The clarification came after confusion spread across social media, where some unofficial reports suggested Hamilton had inherited victory following post-race investigations. Ferrari, however, confirmed that while the Briton delivered another competitive drive and benefited from changes to the final classification, he was not promoted to first place.
Hamilton continued to show encouraging pace throughout the weekend, extracting the maximum from Ferrari’s package in difficult conditions. His race featured several bold overtakes and a well-executed strategy, allowing him to gain valuable positions and score important championship points.
Although the final result did not place him on the top step of the podium, Hamilton’s performance has been widely praised within the team. Ferrari believe the progress made over recent races demonstrates that the gap to the championship leaders is continuing to shrink, with further upgrades expected later in the season.
Speaking after the race, team representatives emphasized that the focus remains on consistency rather than individual headlines. Ferrari acknowledged that while rumours surrounding the final classification circulated quickly online, the official FIA results remain the only standings that determine the finishing order.
Hamilton himself remained measured in his reaction, choosing to concentrate on the positives from the weekend rather than speculate about possible changes to the results. The British driver reiterated his determination to keep pushing as Ferrari continue their fight for victories in the second half of the season.
The points earned could still prove crucial in the championship battle, where every finish has increasing significance as the campaign progresses. Ferrari are confident that if their current rate of development continues, Hamilton will have more opportunities to challenge for race wins before the season concludes.
For now, however, Ferrari have made their position clear: despite the rumours and online speculation, Lewis Hamilton is not P1 in the official race classification. The team’s attention has already shifted to the next Grand Prix, where both Hamilton and Ferrari will be aiming to convert their improving pace into another strong result and potentially a genuine victory on track.
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