
Hamilton’s Ferrari Vow: ‘I Refuse to Be Another Broken Dream’ in Red
Ahead of the high-stakes Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton made his intentions unmistakably clear: he will not be another superstar who fails to return Ferrari to Formula 1 glory. In a press conference at Spa-Francorchamps, the seven-time world champion sent a defiant message, acknowledging the weight of expectation while refusing to succumb to it.
“There’s a long list of greats who’ve come to Ferrari with dreams of winning, only to fall short. I respect every one of them,” Hamilton said, referencing names like Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel—former world champions who were unable to secure titles in red. “But I refuse to let that be my story.”
Now in his first full season with Scuderia Ferrari after leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024, Hamilton knows the stakes are enormous. At 40, he’s not just racing for another title—he’s racing to cement a legacy. Despite a season marked by inconsistency and fierce competition, Hamilton currently sits third in the drivers’ standings, with nine races to go.
“We’re not where we want to be—yet,” he admitted. “But I believe in this team. I believe in the mission. This isn’t just about points or podiums anymore. It’s about proving something deeper.”
Since Kimi Räikkönen’s 2007 title win, Ferrari has seen some of the sport’s finest drivers fail to capture championship gold. Hamilton is determined to end that drought—and to ensure that his tenure with Ferrari is remembered as the moment the tide turned.
“This is personal,” he said, his tone resolute. “I didn’t come here to fade away. I came here to win. And I’m not done yet.”
As the 2025 season enters its final stretch, Hamilton’s fire burns brighter than ever—ready to defy history and redefine what it means to wear the Prancing Horse.