Hamilton sends Ferrari fans a message after ‘devastating’ Brazil Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton sent a message to Ferrari fans after describing the Brazil Grand Prix as “devastating”. The driver finished ninth at Interlagos on Sunday, then shared his thoughts on Instagram on Monday. He had started from 20th after an engine penalty and went on to spin in the closing laps.

“Devastated by yesterday’s race, especially with how it ended,” Hamilton wrote. “It started so well, but we struggled with the tyres and massive oversteer.” He said the conditions made things “incredibly difficult” and that Ferrari had lacked the pace over the weekend. He added that the team would work to understand the reasons before coming back “fighting” at the next race.

The Briton also praised the work put into the car and thanked the team, while acknowledging that the result was not what they had wanted to deliver to the supporters. “To everyone supporting us, thank you for sticking with us through the difficult days as well as the good ones,” he wrote. Hamilton added that he felt that support and did not take it for granted.

After the race, he also explained the decision that saw him stay out as the rain intensified. Hamilton said the last information he received was that the rain would remain unchanged, while his grip felt good. He was catching Lawson and was behind him approaching the pit lane when Ferrari asked him to come in. Lawson pitted; Hamilton stayed out.

The driver said he had not been told that the rain was heavier in the first part of the lap. “If I’d have known that I would have come in,” he explained. He realised the track was wet when he reached the first turn. While expressing regret over the lack of information, Hamilton accepted responsibility for his part: “Ultimately, that’s on me. Sorry for the team. I gave it everything, but unfortunately we just didn’t have the pace today.”

His message combined disappointment with the result and gratitude to those who worked on the car. Hamilton singled out the mechanics, who changed the engine and made sure the car was as good as it could be. He also thanked the Brazilian crowd for its energy and support, and congratulated Mercedes on its constructors’ title and season, calling it “truly deserved”.