During the build-up to the Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar shared a playful moment while teasing 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli. The light-hearted interaction took place during the drivers’ parade, bringing some humor before the high-stakes race began.
The entertaining incident occurred when Antonelli appeared to wave enthusiastically at empty space, with no fans or anyone else in sight. Hadjar noticed the odd gesture and quickly pointed it out to Hamilton. As Antonelli continued his enthusiastic wave, the two drivers exchanged amused glances and laughter while keeping their conversation going.
Despite this jovial scene before the race, the day posed challenges for all three drivers. Lewis Hamilton faced early difficulties when his car sustained damage on lap 13 of the Montreal Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar experienced a tough race as well, dropping several positions in the opening laps. In contrast, Kimi Antonelli improved his standing by moving up from his fourth-place starting position during the early stages of the event.
Lewis Hamilton Discusses Adjustments to His Driving with Ferrari
Since joining Scuderia Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has openly discussed the challenge of adapting his driving style to meet the demands of the new car. The British driver revealed that changes were necessary to handle the Ferrari SF-25 more effectively, especially during the qualifying sessions in Canada.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Hamilton detailed the progress he made over the weekend:
“We had a good solid day yesterday and then today we made progress. We didn’t change a huge amount, and the car felt solid. We moved forwards — which I think is a first for this season. So I’m grateful to get through to Q3.”
—Lewis Hamilton, F1 Driver
“Probably today most progress came from my driving, changing and adapting my driving style. I just made a few changes in how I was driving the car. This car drives so differently to what I had before. You go into low-speed corners and you’re waiting and waiting — it doesn’t want to turn. It’s definitely not suited for this circuit.”
—Lewis Hamilton, F1 Driver
Despite advancing to the final qualifying round and improving his performance, Hamilton’s race was hampered by the damage to his car, preventing him from fully capitalizing on his qualifying effort.
Race Outcomes for the Trio at the Montreal Event
Isack Hadjar endured a difficult day, fading through the early laps of the race after losing ground. Kimi Antonelli, however, showed a promising performance by climbing up from his fourth-place grid position, making a positive impression on the Australian crowd.
Lewis Hamilton’s challenges continued during the Grand Prix, indicating that while he is gradually adjusting to the Ferrari, more work remains to optimize the car’s competitiveness, especially on circuits that don’t suit its current characteristics.
Implications for Drivers and Future Races
This incident at the Canadian Grand Prix highlighted the lighter side of Formula 1, with experienced racers like Hamilton and emerging talents such as Hadjar sharing moments of fun. However, the race outcomes underscored the ongoing difficulties faced by Hamilton and Hadjar this season as they adapt to their machines and competition.
Hamilton’s reflections on adapting to the Ferrari SF-25 suggest that while progress is being made, the team and driver must continue refining their approach to enhance performance in upcoming races. Meanwhile, Antonelli’s steady gains offer optimism for the young Italian’s continuing development in Formula 1.