Lewis Hamilton has sought to clarify his comments on the upcoming Formula One season after they sparked widespread speculation about his future at Ferrari.
In a recent press conference in Qatar, where he finished 10th and qualified last for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Hamilton revealed that he was frustrated with his performance. However, when asked if he would still have signed for Ferrari had he known how difficult this season would be, the 40-year-old insisted that he did not regret joining the team.
"I don't regret the decision I made joining the team," Hamilton said. "I know it takes time to build and grow within an organisation, and I expected that, so yes."
Hamilton joined Ferrari in the hope of taking the team to a record-breaking eighth drivers' title, but his maiden season with the Italian outfit has been an anti-climax.
Despite struggling with the car and not meeting expectations, Hamilton expressed confidence in the team's ability to improve their performance over the winter. "We'll analyse the season and there's lots of improvements we need to make collectively," he said. "But no-one's under any illusion in the team that we will have to play our part and I believe that we can."
Hamilton also downplayed concerns about his performance compared to teammate Charles Leclerc, who has dominated the season so far. The 40-year-old focused on his own efforts, saying he was not concerned about being outperformed by his teammate.
"Obviously, Charles has done a great job," Hamilton said. "He's been here for seven years. He's got a team around him that he's worked with for many years. So it's a well-oiled machine."
Hamilton also expressed hope that Ferrari will introduce significant changes to their car next season, which could help the team improve its performance. The engines are set to have a much greater proportion of their total power output created by the hybrid part of the power unit, and the cars will return to an aerodynamic philosophy more like those with which Hamilton had so much success from 2007-21.
With Ferrari looking to address several issues that have plagued them this season, Hamilton hopes to see improvements on the track in the coming months. The driver remains focused on his own performance and is confident that he can make a stronger impact next season.
As for whether he would still be at Ferrari if things had gone more smoothly, Hamilton emphasized that he was committed to the team and was looking forward to continuing to work with them. "So I'm hoping we implement and make those changes along with hopefully a better package next year," he said.
In a recent press conference in Qatar, where he finished 10th and qualified last for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Hamilton revealed that he was frustrated with his performance. However, when asked if he would still have signed for Ferrari had he known how difficult this season would be, the 40-year-old insisted that he did not regret joining the team.
"I don't regret the decision I made joining the team," Hamilton said. "I know it takes time to build and grow within an organisation, and I expected that, so yes."
Hamilton joined Ferrari in the hope of taking the team to a record-breaking eighth drivers' title, but his maiden season with the Italian outfit has been an anti-climax.
Despite struggling with the car and not meeting expectations, Hamilton expressed confidence in the team's ability to improve their performance over the winter. "We'll analyse the season and there's lots of improvements we need to make collectively," he said. "But no-one's under any illusion in the team that we will have to play our part and I believe that we can."
Hamilton also downplayed concerns about his performance compared to teammate Charles Leclerc, who has dominated the season so far. The 40-year-old focused on his own efforts, saying he was not concerned about being outperformed by his teammate.
"Obviously, Charles has done a great job," Hamilton said. "He's been here for seven years. He's got a team around him that he's worked with for many years. So it's a well-oiled machine."
Hamilton also expressed hope that Ferrari will introduce significant changes to their car next season, which could help the team improve its performance. The engines are set to have a much greater proportion of their total power output created by the hybrid part of the power unit, and the cars will return to an aerodynamic philosophy more like those with which Hamilton had so much success from 2007-21.
With Ferrari looking to address several issues that have plagued them this season, Hamilton hopes to see improvements on the track in the coming months. The driver remains focused on his own performance and is confident that he can make a stronger impact next season.
As for whether he would still be at Ferrari if things had gone more smoothly, Hamilton emphasized that he was committed to the team and was looking forward to continuing to work with them. "So I'm hoping we implement and make those changes along with hopefully a better package next year," he said.
So what's up with Lewis Hamilton? I mean, he joined Ferrari like 2 seasons ago and already seems to be thinking about leaving... 
I think it's kinda weird that people are already speculating about his future there. Can't a guy just try to do his job without all the drama? 
On the other hand, Hamilton does seem pretty down-to-earth and humble about the whole thing. He's just saying what needs to be said, like "we need to make changes" or whatever... 
But at the same time, I get why people would be worried - Ferrari hasn't been doing so great this season. 
Maybe Hamilton is trying to keep his cool and not give away too much info? 
Guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next!
but for real though, Ferrari needs to step up their game 'cause it's been a bit of a bumpy ride so far. 40-year-old and all, still bringing the heat 
! Charles Leclerc might be on fire right now, but Hamilton's like "I've got this" - he's not gonna let his teammate steal the show without putting up a fight 
. And can we talk about that engine change? Sounds like Ferrari is finally listening to Hamilton and trying to make some changes for next season 
. I'm rooting for them to turn it around!
he was hoping to bring a title to the team, but things didn't go as planned.
gotta see what the team comes up with.
he's not gonna give up on them that easily. now let's see how they execute these changes in the off-season 
He's still gonna stick it out at Ferrari even though this season hasn't exactly gone as planned 
, which could bring some much-needed improvements 
. So, yeah, I'm rooting for the guy – let's see if he can make a comeback 
!
. I mean, coming off a tough season with Ferrari, you could've been all negative and said you regret joining the team, but nope! He's still got faith in them and his own abilities 
. It's clear he's hungry for a strong result next season and I'm excited to see how Ferrari addresses their issues 
!
He's been pretty clear that this season was tougher than expected, but if he's still confident in the team's ability to improve... I'm not sure why he didn't leave when things were going so poorly. 
Still, it's good that Ferrari is acknowledging their issues and looking to make some changes for next season - a hybrid power unit could definitely help them get back on track. 
I gotta say, Lewis is still gonna be good at Ferrari 
. And let's be real, Charles Leclerc is having an amazing season but he won't dominate forever 
. Hamilton knows what it takes to win and I trust him to make those changes happen next season 
he's been through so much this season already 
i know it's not easy for drivers to adapt to new teams and cars, but still u gotta wonder if joining ferrari was the right move for him... 40 years old is pretty old for a formula one driver, maybe he should've just retired already 
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. It's just a way for them to cover up the fact that they're not actually getting any better. I'm calling it - Hamilton is just trying to save face at this point, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's planning on jumping ship as soon as possible 
Can't say I blame LH for questioning the move, though... 40 and struggling? 
Still got game 
. He's not giving up on Ferrari and seems confident that they can improve their car for next season. And honestly, who wouldn't want to be part of a team that's making changes? It's like a fresh start! Plus, he's not putting too much pressure on himself compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc. He's focusing on his own performance and setting goals for himself, which is totally admirable 
Like, the guy's been on fire and Ferrari needs to figure out a way to get him more speed 
. He needs a car that can compete with Mercedes and Red Bull, not just a fancy paint job 
. Fingers crossed they get it together soon! 
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