Lewis Hamilton labels Spanish Grand Prix the worst race of his career

In Spain, Lewis Hamilton faced significant challenges during the recent Grand Prix held on a Sunday. His performance was marred when he was instructed by his team, Ferrari, to let his teammate, Charles Leclerc, pass him on lap 10, pointing to a struggle in terms of speed and race pace. Hamilton finished the race in seventh place, but moved up to sixth following Max Verstappen's penalty after the race concluded. This result adds to a troubling trend for Hamilton, who has yet to achieve a podium finish in his nine races with Ferrari. Hamilton's day started with a moment of optimism as he out-qualified Leclerc, an achievement he only managed twice during the season. In the moments before the race, he seemed in high spirits, interacting with fellow athletes including England football captain Harry Kane and Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka. He began the race positively and managed to gain a position ahead of former teammate George Russell. However, as the race progressed, his pace faltered, leading to his team giving him orders to let Leclerc through. This prompted further concerns about Hamilton's competitiveness in the event. Once again, Hamilton was faced with the reality of being unable to match the speed of his teammate. Ultimately, his finishing position of seventh highlighted a troubling trend for the veteran racer. Following the race, he expressed his dissatisfaction and confusion about the performance, noting explicitly that he felt it was one of the worst races he had ever experienced in terms of balance. He completed the race with no apparent positives to take away, emphasizing his struggle to maintain speed towards the end of the competition. Following a series of less than favorable finishes in previous races this season—recording results such as tenth, disqualified, seventh, fifth, and eighth—Hamilton’s ongoing difficulties raise questions about his ability to perform consistently at the level expected of a seven-time world champion. His average results stand as a stark contrast to his historical successes in the sport, leading to speculation about the direction of both his career and the Ferrari team itself. With each passing race, Hamilton finds himself further behind in the points and championship race, revealing an uphill battle not just for himself but for Ferrari as they seek to reclaim their prior competitiveness on the grid.