Hamilton Laments ‘Miserable’ Monaco Grand Prix, Questions Ferrari’s Strategy

Lewis Hamilton has described the Monaco Grand Prix as “miserable” following a lackluster showing. The race not only resulted in a disappointing performance but also prompted the racing star to express concerns regarding Ferrari’s team communication during the event.

Hamilton, who began the race from seventh on the grid, managed a slight improvement, ultimately securing fifth place. While he maintained a comfortable lead over Isack Hadjar, he was unable to challenge the top four finishers, ending the race a minute behind the victor, Lando Norris.

Acknowledging his initial three-place grid penalty, Hamilton conceded that finishing fifth was an acceptable outcome.

“Given my starting position with the three-place grid penalty, advancing to fifth was probably the best I could achieve,” Hamilton stated.

When asked if he found any enjoyment in the race, Hamilton responded negatively: “No, it was miserable.”
“Races here are generally unenjoyable, unless you’re leading; and even then, it’s only rewarding at the end. Anything short of first feels somewhat pointless.”

Hamilton Puzzled by Pace Deficit

Hamilton expressed confusion regarding the gap separating him from the race leaders.

“It just happens. I felt isolated out there,” he commented.

“Starting seventh due to the penalty, I was stuck behind other drivers for a while, eventually managing to overtake them. After that, I found myself in a lonely position. The gap to the front was significant, and I wasn’t actively competing with anyone.”

Safety Car Hope Dashed

Hamilton admitted he was hoping for a disruptive event, such as a safety car deployment, to potentially improve his standing.

“I needed a safety car or something similar to shake things up, but it didn’t materialize, making it a straightforward race from that point on.”

Communication Concerns

Hamilton, who has previously voiced concerns regarding Ferrari’s communication protocols, again seemed perplexed, stating his confusion over the phrase, ‘this is our race’.

“The information was unclear; I didn’t grasp the meaning of ‘this is our race’,” Hamilton explained. “I was uncertain about what I was fighting for, whether it was for the next position. However, upon analyzing the data, I realized I wasn’t close to the front runners, causing me to overuse my tires in that phase.”