JUST IN: FIA CONFIRMS HOW LEWIS HAMILTON ‘MOVED MOUNTAINS’ TO UNLOCK KEY FERRARI PUZZLE
Lewis Hamilton achieved what he called his best result so far with Ferrari, delivering a remarkably complete weekend for the Scuderia in Montreal. The seven-time champion produced a performance that highlighted not only his skill on track but also the effort, adaptation, and environment he has been striving to create to maximize his potential with the Italian outfit.
Hamilton has openly described the lengths he has gone to in order to carve out the conditions he needs to perform at the highest level for Ferrari. The Montreal result, where he finished second, represented his strongest outing to date for the team and a clear contrast to the challenges he has faced during the 2025 season.
The Canadian weekend stood out not only for the on-track success but also for the context surrounding Hamilton’s progress. After a season marked by upheaval within Ferrari’s engineering department, with Riccardo Adami moved away from his role and Carlo Santi—Kimi Raikkonen’s former race engineer—taking over, the driver’s remarks underscored how the environment off the track is helping him unlock performance. Hamilton’s perspective on the weekend reflected both his own determination and the team’s willingness to evolve in pursuit of a more stable and productive collaboration.
Marking his 204th career podium and his first-ever second place in Montreal, Hamilton spoke about the extensive effort behind the scenes aimed at extracting more from the car. He described a weekend filled with deliberate planning, a positive mindset, and a car that generally felt strong throughout practice, qualifying, and the race. This alignment of attitude, setup, and execution culminated in a result that many saw as a validation of the work being put in behind the scenes.
“I had so much fun out there all weekend, every single lap,” Hamilton said, reflecting on the overall experience. “I felt like we started on the right foot, came with the right attitude and the car really generally felt great.” He also spoke about Montreal’s appeal as a track he loves, and the added dimension of enjoying a Sprint weekend—the first time the discipline has been included in the event there. That combination, he noted, made the achievement feel even more meaningful.
For Hamilton, the second-place finish was not just a personal milestone but a testament to the ongoing process of building a deeper partnership with the Ferrari team. He emphasized the sense of teamwork and the collective effort required to reach this level of performance, acknowledging the continuous support and belief from his colleagues who work tirelessly week after week.
“It’s my first second place with the team,” he said, underscoring how much he had fought to reach that moment. “It’s something I’ve been working so hard for; I can’t even begin to explain how deep I’ve had to dig to be able to get to this point, and the work and moving mountains in the background to enable this sort of performance.” The sentiment underscored a broader theme: a driver’s success in modern Formula One is inseparable from the environment that surrounds him and the structural changes that can unlock a driver’s potential.
Hamilton also expressed gratitude toward Ferrari for their continued support and for maintaining high standards as they navigate the complexities of a season that has posed significant challenges. He credited the collective effort of the team for helping him remain strong and focused, with his teammates and engineers playing a critical role in achieving the result on race day.
“The team really deserves this,” he added, highlighting the joy he felt watching the squad celebrate a performance that reflected collective resilience and commitment. “They truly deserve it with all the hard work they put in.” The Montreal result thus stands as a milestone in Hamilton’s Ferrari career, signaling not only a podium but also the beginning of what could become a more consistent and influential stretch of performances as the season progresses.
As Ferrari continues to refine its package and optimize its working relationship with Hamilton, the driver’s improved form in Montreal serves as a signal to rivals that the car and driver can deliver when conditions align. The weekend’s success, built on mental preparation, strategic foresight, and a concerted push behind the scenes, illustrates how Hamilton’s ongoing mission—to maximize his performance within Ferrari’s evolving framework—remains at the heart of his pursuit of continued excellence in Formula One.