Lewis Hamilton causes stir on social media with quickly removed Ferrari ‘like’

Lewis Hamilton caused a stir on social media by briefly liking - then unliking - a post criticising Ferrari’s 2025 F1 campaign.

Hamilton’s first nine races as a Ferrari driver have been a disappointment.

The seven-time world champion’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari led to a wave of pre-season hype.

Ferrari ended last year as the second-fastest team, finishing just behind McLaren in the F1 constructors’ championship.

As a result, many fans expected Hamilton and Ferrari to challenge for race wins and the title in 2025.

Hamilton hasn’t finished on the podium for Ferrari so far this year, with a sprint race as his standout result.

The 40-year-old’s season has been marred by a lack of pace, frequent frustration over team radio and a seemingly poor working relationship with Riccardo Adami.

Carlos Sainz, who Hamilton replaced, has spoken openly about the difficulties of adapting to a new team, something that F1’s most successful driver is still navigating.

Hamilton’s Instagram ‘like’

In the lead-up to this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton appeared to ‘like’ a post on Instagram, mostly aimed at Ferrari.

The post wrote: “There’s a deep sense of disappointment watching Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari unfold this season.

“While the hope for his historic 8th World Championship remains alive, the reality is increasingly difficult to ignore. The partnership, though iconic on paper, has so far failed to deliver on track.

“Ferrari’s current car package lacks the consistency and pace Lewis needs. Beyond technical issues, there appears to be a growing disconnect — from strategy calls to team communication. It’s also clear that cultural differences may be playing a role; Lewis, a seasoned British driver, now operates in an environment dominated by Italian structure and style — and that adaptation hasn’t been smooth.

“So far, his only podium came in a sprint race. Since then, it’s been a slide back into the midfield, most notably finishing P8 — far from where a seven-time world champion belongs.

“As fans, we still believe in his ability to make history. But this season proves: legacy alone doesn’t win races — performance and synergy do.”

Hamilton has since ‘unliked’ the post.

Hamilton will be hopeful that this weekend marks a significant turnaround.

He’s won the Canadian GP on seven occasions, taking his first F1 win back in 2007 for McLaren at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.