Miami GP Fallout: Hamilton Telemetry, Ferrari Tensions and… Read more
In the aftermath of a dramatic Miami Grand Prix, key developments surrounding Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, and Alpine are taking center stage in the Formula 1 world.
Data analysis from the Miami GP has revealed concerning figures for Lewis Hamilton. According to PlanetF1.com’s data analyst Uros Radovanovic, Hamilton was losing nearly a second per lap compared to race winner Oscar Piastri of McLaren. This performance drop was particularly glaring, highlighting ongoing struggles for both Hamilton and Ferrari as they try to find competitive pace in the 2025 season.
Ferrari’s race in Miami was further marred by internal confusion and poor strategy execution, culminating in a frustrating day where Charles Leclerc and Hamilton could only manage P7 and P8 finishes, respectively. The team’s handling of intra-team orders and communication has drawn criticism and led both drivers to push for private talks within the team. With Ferrari now 152 points adrift of championship leaders McLaren, early hopes for a title challenge appear to be slipping away rapidly.
The Scuderia’s season has so far delivered only one podium finish, a disappointing statistic for a team with championship ambitions. The mood within Ferrari’s camp in Miami reflected the urgency of the situation, with Hamilton and Leclerc evidently eager to understand and address the strategic and performance shortcomings that have plagued recent races.
Meanwhile, over at Alpine, significant driver changes appear imminent. After just six rounds into the 2025 season, Australian driver Jack Doohan is reportedly set to be replaced by Franco Colapinto from the upcoming Imola Grand Prix. The decision follows a series of underwhelming performances and mounting pressure on the team to improve results.
Sky F1 reporter Ted Kravitz shared that he witnessed an emotional moment in the Miami paddock as Jack Doohan was seen being comforted by his father, former motorcycle champion Mick Doohan. The scene added a personal and human element to what is shaping up to be a ruthless and competitive season in Formula 1.
As the sport leaves Miami and prepares for the next chapter at Imola, tensions are running high across several teams. Ferrari is under intense pressure to unify and recover lost ground, while Alpine is making bold moves in an effort to revive their fortunes. For Lewis Hamilton, the data signals a critical need for improvement, while Jack Doohan faces the heartbreak of potentially losing his seat just as his F1 journey was beginning to take flight.
All eyes now turn to how these teams and drivers respond in what’s already proving to be a turbulent and unpredictable F1 season.
