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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton ‘Sulking’ as Italian Media Claim ‘Something Is Broken’ at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s difficult 2026 campaign has taken another dramatic turn after Italian media questioned his mood and suggested that something may have gone seriously wrong between the seven-time world champion and Ferrari.

The claims emerged following a disappointing Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, where Ferrari once again failed to convert a strong qualifying position into a podium finish. Charles Leclerc started second but ended fourth, while Hamilton could only finish sixth after struggling throughout the race to make his tyres work properly. �

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The latest criticism comes from Italian journalist Giorgio Terruzzi of Corriere della Sera, whose headline described Hamilton as having a “sulking” expression and suggested that “something is broken” at Ferrari. Terruzzi questioned Hamilton’s current relationship with the team and pointed to the growing frustration surrounding Ferrari’s lack of results. �

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Hamilton’s Ferrari dream under pressure

Hamilton arrived at Ferrari with enormous expectations, particularly after showing impressive form during the earlier stages of the 2026 season.

At one point, the Briton appeared to be firmly involved in the championship battle. However, his recent results have changed the picture dramatically, with Italian media now questioning whether the relationship between the driver and his new team is as comfortable as it once appeared.

The Azerbaijan weekend only added fuel to those discussions.

Hamilton admitted afterwards that Ferrari had struggled to get its tyres into the correct operating window. He explained that the problem affected the team throughout the weekend and became particularly frustrating during the race.

After eventually getting some performance from his first set of tyres, Hamilton said the problem returned when Ferrari switched compounds. He finished sixth, more than 22 seconds behind winner George Russell. �

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For a driver who arrived at Maranello hoping to challenge for an eighth world championship, another race without a podium naturally raises questions.

‘Something is broken’ — but Hamilton says he trusts Vasseur

The most intriguing part of the latest story is the contrast between Hamilton’s public comments and the increasingly negative interpretation coming from sections of the Italian media.

When asked directly after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix whether he still had confidence in Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, Hamilton simply answered: “Yes.”

However, La Gazzetta dello Sport noted the unusually brief response and connected it with a difficult period for both Hamilton and Ferrari. The publication also highlighted Hamilton’s comments about Ferrari’s tyre problems and his uncertainty about whether the team can make a major step forward at the upcoming races. �

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That does not prove that Hamilton has lost faith in Ferrari.

In fact, it is important to separate the Italian media commentary from Hamilton’s own position.

Ferrari tension has been building

The latest reports also arrive only days after Hamilton publicly rejected claims that he had demanded changes to Ferrari’s personnel.

Italian reports had suggested that Hamilton was unhappy with certain members of the race team and wanted changes made. Hamilton directly denied those reports, saying that he had never asked for members of his team to be replaced and praising the people he works with. �

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That denial is significant because it shows that the current speculation is not happening in isolation.

Hamilton has openly expressed frustration with Ferrari during several races this season. At the Dutch Grand Prix, for example, he criticised the team’s handling of his battle with Leclerc before later accepting responsibility for some of his frustrated comments. �

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At Monza, tensions also emerged after Hamilton’s opening-lap clash with Leclerc, with the seven-time champion making it clear that he expected stronger management of the situation from Ferrari.

The bigger problem may be the car

Despite the headlines surrounding Hamilton’s mood, Ferrari’s performance remains the central issue.

In Baku, Leclerc started from the front row but finished fourth, while Hamilton could only manage sixth. Mercedes won with George Russell, while Red Bull secured second and third. Ferrari therefore left Azerbaijan with 20 points but no podium. �

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Hamilton’s own explanation was focused heavily on the car rather than personal disagreements.

He said Ferrari needed to understand why its tyres were not consistently working and why the team appeared to lack the pace of its rivals.

That could be the most important question facing Vasseur and Ferrari now.

The Italian media may be questioning Hamilton’s mood, but the seven-time champion’s public position remains that he has confidence in Vasseur. What is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, however, is the growing gap between the expectations surrounding Hamilton’s Ferrari move and the results being delivered on track.

With the championship fight moving on and Ferrari still searching for answers, the pressure on Maranello is only increasing.

**And if Ferrari cannot find a solution soon, the questions surrounding Hamilton’s future relationship with the team could become even louder.**