Since Lewis Hamilton announced his transition to Ferrari, the entire Formula 1 paddock does not speak of anything else. But behind the initial enthusiasm, it seems that in the red box they are already emerging not insignificant tensions.
Just in these days, Hamilton would have expressed all his frustration in a sensational way, arriving – according to some internal sources – to “scream from the roofs” to be heard by everyone in Maranello.
The reason? A technical update that, in the intentions of the team, should bring the Red back to compete to equal terms with Red Bull and Mercedes, but which for Lewis risks becoming only yet another waste of time and resources.
Hamilton, known for his determination and for the very high level of technical preparation, would have immediately identified the “Achilles heel” of this development plan: a prominent engineer of the team, considered by him not up to managing such a crucial innovations package. According to rumors leaked by people close to the box, Lewis would have confided to his trusted men that this technician “is not good even half of my old Mercedes team”, making a direct comparison that leaves no room for interpretations.
Behind Hamilton’s hard words, a deeper concern is hidden: despite his arrival in Maranello he was welcomed as the spark capable of rekindling the Ferrari myth, the seven -time world champion fears that the structural problems internal to the stable can frustrate even the most ambitious efforts. For him, an update without the right people to manage him is only a “straw fire”, destined to turn off at the first sign of difficulty.
The corridor rumors speak of a Tesissimo meeting, in which Hamilton would have asked the top to immediately replace the offending engineer. But not everyone agrees: in Ferrari there are those who fear that a change of role in the current season can create even more confusion at a time when the machine needs stability. Others, however, believe that Lewis is right and that it is better to “cut the dry branch” before it is too late.
Meanwhile, the fans are divided. On the one hand there are those who applaud Hamilton’s frankness, seeing in him the leader capable of saying uncomfortable truths and pushing the team to demand excellence. On the other hand, there is no shortage of criticism: for someone, bringing certain disagreements to the square could further destabilize an environment already under pressure after difficult seasons.
In the midst of this chaos, the greatest unknown remains: will the long -awaited update really work? The internal tests speak of significant improvements, especially in terms of aerodynamic load and tire management. But without a cohesive team and a technical team up to par, even the most promising package risks not enough to stop the Red Bull hegemony or report Hamilton on the top step of the podium with the red suit.
If one thing is certain, it is that Lewis will not remain to look: those who know him well know that he does not tolerate compromised when it comes to competitiveness. The next few weeks will be decisive. Either Ferrari will welcome his requests, aiming to build around him a truly winning structure, or he risks finding himself a disappointed champion – and a new chapter of internal tensions ready to burst.
