Lewis Hamilton revealed he carried an undisclosed injury throughout his 2025 Ferrari season, significantly impacting his performance. The seven-time champion suffered a "big crash" at Circuit de Catalunya early in the year while testing for Ferrari, sustaining an injury he battled for months. This made his highly anticipated first campaign with the Scuderia extremely difficult, as he failed to secure a single podium finish for much of it.
Hamilton openly addressed the "doubt and negativity" that followed his challenging period, admitting critical comments had affected him. He recounted "unplugging from that matrix," spending quality time with family and friends, and embarking on his most intense training regimen to rebuild his mind and body. His recent breakthrough victory for Ferrari signals a powerful return to form, demonstrating a renewed belief in his decision to join the team and a restored self-confidence after overcoming physical and mental hurdles. This win sets a new trajectory for his Ferrari chapter.
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