Former F1 driver questions Hamilton’s adaptability at Ferrari
Ex-Grand Prix driver Marc Surer has launched a scathing critique of Lewis Hamilton, labelling the seven-time champion “a spoiled child” who thrives only with the fastest machinery. Speaking to Austrian magazine Vollgas, Surer argued that when Hamilton lacks a dominant car, weaknesses emerge—contrasting him with Fernando Alonso, whom Surer credits for extracting the most from any package.
Braking challenge and team transition
Hamilton’s adjustment to Ferrari has included learning a new braking feel with Brembo hardware—an area Surer highlighted as a surprising stumbling block, given Hamilton’s reputation for late-braking prowess. The Briton is still chasing a first grand prix podium of the season, despite signs of recent improvement, and faces an “extremely fast” benchmark in team-mate Charles Leclerc. Surer also noted Hamilton’s struggles over the past two years alongside George Russell.
Form, context and the bigger picture
While the criticism is stark, the transition to a different team culture and car philosophy can be complex, especially under the current ground-effect ruleset. Whether Hamilton can convert incremental gains into consistent results remains the open question as Ferrari searches for momentum.
