Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Hamilton to bin phone after frustrating Ferrari season
Lewis Hamilton, a famous race car driver, had a very tough season with his new team, Ferrari.
He didn't win any races or even stand on the podium, which is very unusual for him.
He's so frustrated that he's going to throw away his phone and not talk to anyone during the winter break.
His teammate, Charles Leclerc, is also upset because Ferrari didn't win any races this year.
The team boss, Fred Vasseur, says they're all trying to do better next season.
Ferrari hasn't won a championship in a long time, and this season was really disappointing for them.
Lewis Hamilton plans to dispose of his phone to avoid contact during the winter break.
Hamilton had his worst season ever, failing to podium for the first time in his career.
He expressed feelings of anger and frustration after qualifying 16th in Abu Dhabi.
Ferrari ended the season without any wins, finishing fourth in the constructors' standings.
Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate, also expressed frustration and sees next season as crucial.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Fred Vasseur
- What
- Hamilton's decision to disconnect and Ferrari's disappointing season
- When
- During the Formula One winter break
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, Ferrari team
- Why
- Frustration from a poor season performance and need for a reset
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Ferrari
- Season Performance
- No podium finishes
- Qualifying Exits
- Three consecutive first phase exits
- Final Race Position
- 8th in Abu Dhabi
- Ferrari's Last Title
- 2007 (Kimi Räikkönen)
- Ferrari's 2023 Standings
- 4th in constructors