Lewis Hamilton Left Frustrated After Shock Damage Derails Canada GP Charge
Lewis Hamilton was left dejected and frustrated during the Canadian Grand Prix after learning his Ferrari had been carrying damage for the majority of the race.
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Sky Sports F1's Karun Chandhok reported that Hamilton had been suffering a performance hit since Lap 13, costing him around 20 points of downforce, a massive blow on a track where aerodynamic grip is critical.
While running in seventh, Hamilton found himself stuck in no man's land: 12 seconds adrift of Oscar Piastri ahead.
His struggles became apparent on team radio by Lap 36, when Hamilton delivered a brutally honest assessment of his race.
'I'm nowhere in this race, mate. I don't know what's happened,' the seven-time world champion said, his frustration evident.
Lewis Hamilton in the media pen after the 2025 Spanish GP.Despite being told his pace was strong considering the damage, the 40-year-old Brit had already been overcut by both Lando Norris and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, slipping further down the order as race unfolded.
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Hamilton had arrived in Montreal with hopes of turning the corner in what's been a disappointing debut season with Ferrari. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has historically been a happy hunting ground for him, having multiple poles and victories there including his first win in 2007.
But Sunday's race was another reminder of the challenges still facing Hamilton and the Scuderia. While his teammate Leclerc managed to leapfrog him during pit stops, Hamilton's race was compromised before the strategy even began to play out.
With damage limiting his chances and his frustration boiling over on the radio, Hamilton's Canadian GP became yet another uphill battle in a season filled with fluctuations.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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