Ferrari’s Monumental Blunder in Miami: Leclerc Misses Sprint Race, Hamilton’s Acid Reaction Goes Viral
Miami, May 3, 2025 — Chaos struck Ferrari once again as a critical error from the team saw Charles Leclerc miss the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, sparking outrage from fans and a searing reaction from Lewis Hamilton that quickly set social media ablaze.
Leclerc, who had been in strong form throughout the weekend, was inexplicably left out of the sprint lineup due to what Ferrari later described as a “procedural miscommunication” in the garage. The team failed to meet the FIA’s pre-race technical submission deadline, effectively disqualifying Leclerc from participating.
The blunder, described by many as “unforgivable,” left Ferrari scrambling for answers and Leclerc visibly furious in the paddock.
But it was Lewis Hamilton’s unfiltered response in a post-sprint interview that stole headlines. When asked about Ferrari’s mistake, Hamilton didn’t hold back:
“This is Formula 1, not Formula E for beginners. At this level, these mistakes are inexcusable. They cost careers.”
Hamilton’s remark, laced with frustration and disbelief, went viral within minutes, igniting fierce debate among fans and pundits alike. While some praised his brutal honesty, others criticized the tone as unnecessarily harsh.
Ferrari has yet to announce any internal action or personnel consequences, but pressure is mounting on team principal Frédéric Vasseur to take responsibility.
With the main race looming, all eyes will be on Ferrari to see whether they can bounce back—or collapse further under the weight of their own errors.
