I wake up thinking about driving - Hamilton defends work ethic
Summary
Lewis Hamilton responded to criticism from Ferrari's chairman, John Elkann, saying he thinks about driving all the time. Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc were urged by Elkann to focus more on racing after Ferrari faced challenges during the racing season. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari in 2025, mentioned the tough year he's had and expressed faith in his team's future success.Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula 1 champion.
- John Elkann, Ferrari's chairman, told Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to focus more on driving.
- Ferrari retired from a race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which affected their standing.
- Ferrari is currently fourth in the constructors' championship.
- Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after leaving Mercedes.
- Hamilton has not achieved a podium finish this year, but Leclerc has seven.
- Hamilton stated that he fully supports Ferrari and believes in the team's potential.
- Hamilton won a sprint race in China earlier in the season.
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