Is Lewis Hamilton SECRETLY STRUGGLING already?

TL;DR

Hamilton's upbeat 2026 public statements mask underlying struggles, as his Japan P6 finish and power complaints suggest he's not as competitive as claimed.

Key Points

• 1.Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari season was historically poor. He scored zero podiums, was disqualified after his only sprint win in China, failed to reach Q2 in the final four races, and called himself 'absolutely useless' after qualifying in Hungary.
• 2.Hamilton was deeply critical of 2026 regulations before the season started. He described the cars as slower than a GP2 car, 'ridiculously complex,' and noted a 600-metre lift-and-coast zone, saying fans would never understand the new driving demands.
• 3.A first podium in a red car in China briefly flipped Hamilton's mood entirely. He called the 2026 racing 'the best I've ever experienced in Formula 1' and said a Ferrari win was 'more in sight than ever,' a dramatic reversal of his pre-season criticism.
• 4.Japan exposed Hamilton's real competitive position. He finished P6 behind Leclerc (podium), two McLarens, and two Mercedes cars, complaining repeatedly on radio about losing straight-line speed and questioning how Leclerc was catching him — which the video frames as subtle digs at Ferrari.
• 5.The narrator argues Hamilton is concealing his struggles behind mood swings and deflective comments. With Leclerc consistently faster, McLaren now fully racing, and Verstappen expected to recover, Hamilton risks slipping to the lower end of the top ten as early as Miami.