In a sensational development ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton has reportedly told close sources that “Ferrari lied to me,” expressing deep frustration and a sense of betrayal after an internal leak exposed serious communication failures and internal conflicts within the iconic Italian team.
Hamilton, who made headlines in 2024 with his decision to leave Mercedes and join Scuderia Ferrari, now finds himself at the center of a growing controversy that could shake the foundations of his relationship with his new team.
Internal Leak Reveals Strategic Conflicts
According to a confidential leak published by Motorsport Insider, documents and team radio transcripts have revealed that Ferrari leadership withheld critical information from Hamilton during pre-season testing and early race strategy planning. The leak suggests that Ferrari’s engineering division was divided over technical decisions involving car setup and race-day strategies, and Hamilton was allegedly kept out of key meetings.
One Ferrari insider, speaking anonymously, stated:
“There’s a power struggle internally, and it’s clear Lewis wasn’t brought in on the promises the public was told. He’s been kept in the dark on major development choices.”
Hamilton Feels “Used” and “Misled”
Sources close to the seven-time world champion say Hamilton feels used as a PR asset rather than a central decision-maker, as was initially promised during his move from Mercedes. In a private conversation leaked to F1 journalist Tom Clarkson, Hamilton was quoted as saying:
“They told me I’d have a voice. That I’d help lead Ferrari into a new era. But it’s clear now—that was never the plan. Ferrari lied to me.”
This revelation has ignited speculation about Hamilton’s future with Ferrari, just months into his highly anticipated tenure.
Ferrari Denies Wrongdoing
Ferrari issued an official statement denying the allegations:
“We categorically reject any claim that information was intentionally withheld from Lewis Hamilton. We remain committed to building a championship-winning team together.”
Despite the denial, the F1 community remains unconvinced, with many analysts pointing to questionable in-race decisions and communication gaps during the opening races of the season.
Fans and Pundits React
The F1 world has exploded with reaction. Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle noted, “It’s very rare to hear Lewis speak out like this—he’s clearly frustrated, and that means something’s deeply wrong behind the scenes.”
Social media has also lit up, with fans expressing concern over Hamilton’s treatment and calling for Ferrari to “honor their word and support their star driver.”
What’s Next for Hamilton?
With the 2025 season just beginning, the situation remains volatile. Whether Hamilton can push through the internal chaos and fight for a record-breaking eighth world title—or whether this drama signals an early fracture in the Ferrari-Hamilton partnership—remains to be seen.
