🛑 SPECIAL NEWS: Lewis Hamilton Admits Ferrari Made Major Changes To His Car After Qualifying Crash That Led To His Humiliating Defeat At The Japanese Grand Prix
In a stunning post-race revelation, Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Ferrari made significant changes to his car following his crash during the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session — changes that may have contributed to his disappointing and humiliating defeat on race day.
The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season in a high-profile move, was expected to deliver a strong performance at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. However, after a rare qualifying error saw him crash into the barriers, Ferrari engineers were forced to carry out urgent repairs and modifications overnight in a bid to make the car race-ready.
Speaking candidly to reporters after the Grand Prix, Hamilton didn’t hold back.
“After the qualifying crash, the team had to make several changes to the car’s setup — suspension tweaks, aero adjustments, even elements of the floor,” Hamilton explained. “It just didn’t feel the same in the race. The balance was off, and I was struggling to find rhythm from the very first lap.”
Despite high hopes, Hamilton failed to make an impact during the race, falling out of contention early and finishing well outside the points. It was a major setback in what was already shaping up to be a challenging season for both the driver and the team.
“I take full responsibility for the crash,” he added. “But I also believe we didn’t recover well from it. The changes we made didn’t help performance — they made it worse. It’s something we need to look at closely.”
Fans and analysts alike were shocked to see Hamilton so far off the pace, especially considering the progress Ferrari has made in recent races. Many now wonder whether the pressure of adapting to a new car and team environment is starting to take its toll on the F1 veteran.
Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur defended the team’s actions, stating:
“We did everything we could to get the car ready for the race after qualifying. It’s never ideal to make big setup changes under time constraints, but it was necessary. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out this time.”
As the championship battle continues, Hamilton remains determined to bounce back.
“We win and lose together as a team,” he said. “I’m not giving up. There’s still a long season ahead, and we’ll learn from this.”
The F1 world now turns its attention to the next Grand Prix, where Hamilton will look to redeem himself and prove that even after setbacks, champions never back down.
