{"id":245608,"date":"2025-10-28T05:03:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/245608\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T05:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:03:21","slug":"lewis-hamilton-angered-by-ferraris-radio-tactics-in-mexico-f1-expert-karun-chandhok-suggests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/245608\/","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton angered by Ferrari\u2019s radio tactics in Mexico, F1 expert Karun Chandhok suggests"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lewis Hamilton\u2019s pursuit of his first Ferrari podium in the 2025 Formula 1 season came to an abrupt and painful halt at the Mexican Grand Prix, where a 10-second time penalty erased any chance of a top-three finish after what had been one of his most promising weekends in red.<\/p>\n

The seven-time World Champion delivered his best qualifying result with Ferrari, securing third place on the grid at the Aut\u00f3dromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez. Lining up behind teammate Charles Leclerc<\/a> and polesitter Lando Norris, Hamilton looked set to challenge for Ferrari\u2019s first double podium of the season. The opening phase of the race, however, quickly turned into a chaotic sequence that derailed those ambitions.<\/p>\n

Turn 1 chaos ends in controversy<\/p>\n

The start of the Mexican Grand Prix saw four cars abreast into the first corner \u2014 Hamilton, Norris, Leclerc, and Max Verstappen. In the melee, both Leclerc and Verstappen ran wide, with only Verstappen later handing back the position to the British driver. Ferrari fans and pundits alike noted that Hamilton had clearly been ahead of Leclerc at the corner entry, but the stewards did not intervene at that stage.<\/p>\n

By lap six, the tension between Lewis\u00a0Hamilton and Max Verstappen reached its peak. The Dutchman launched an aggressive move into Turn 1, making contact with the Briton\u2019s Ferrari SF-25. A few corners later, at Turn 4, Lewis Hamilton went off track and rejoined via the grass, which the stewards ruled had given him an advantage. Moments later, the FIA handed him a 10-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining a position.<\/p>\n

Debate over Ferrari\u2019s race strategy and communication<\/p>\n

While Hamilton insisted over the radio that Verstappen had pushed him wide, the race stewards saw no wrongdoing from the Red Bull driver. The Ferrari star\u2019s decision to rejoin across the grass rather than use the designated escape route proved decisive in the penalty call. It added to a growing sense of frustration surrounding Ferrari\u2019s race management this season, particularly in high-pressure scenarios.<\/p>\n

Many fans took to social media to express anger at what they saw as inconsistent stewarding, pointing out that Max Verstappen had not been penalised for the earlier first-lap collision. Former F1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok joined the post-race discussion, saying he was surprised by Ferrari\u2019s lack of proactive instructions to Lewis Hamilton during the incident.<\/p>\n

According to Karun Chandhok, Ferrari should have immediately instructed their driver to slow down and relinquish any time gained after running off the circuit, potentially avoiding a penalty altogether. He highlighted that even though the team had limited data in real-time, the advantage was obvious enough to merit an immediate response.<\/p>\n

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Karun Chandhok noted that in similar cases, teams often tell drivers to give back time or position to prevent a harsher sanction. In his view, Ferrari\u2019s hesitation demonstrated a lack of clarity on the pit wall, which ultimately cost them valuable championship points.<\/p>\n

Communication breakdown between Hamilton and Riccardo Adami<\/p>\n

The drama did not end there. When Hamilton\u2019s race engineer Riccardo Adami informed him of the penalty, the exchange was far from smooth. Adami calmly told the Briton that Ferrari disagreed with the stewards\u2019 verdict but needed to focus on maintaining race pace. However, Hamilton\u2019s frustration was evident, as he complained that the track offered very little grip where he had gone off, implying that his off-track excursion had been unavoidable.<\/p>\n

Karun Chandhok later criticised Ferrari\u2019s handling of the communication, arguing that Adami\u2019s message lacked the full context and only fueled Hamilton\u2019s frustration. The commentator pointed out that the penalty was not for contact with Verstappen but specifically for gaining a time advantage \u2014 a key distinction that, according to Karun Chandhok, should have been made clear to the driver immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a case of poor communication on Ferrari\u2019s part,\u201d Karun Chandhok said during the Sky Sports F1 post-race analysis. He suggested that by not fully explaining the stewards\u2019 reasoning, the team had \u201cunnecessarily agitated the driver,\u201d adding that clarity and calmness are crucial in such situations to keep the driver mentally composed.<\/p>\n

Hamilton\u2019s frustration and Ferrari\u2019s missed opportunity<\/p>\n

For Lewis Hamilton, the penalty represented yet another setback in what has been a difficult debut season with Scuderia Ferrari. Despite flashes of competitiveness, he remains without a podium in 2025, as Ferrari continues to struggle with consistency and track-limit infractions. The 40-year-old\u2019s annoyance was understandable, as the race had seemed like a genuine opportunity to break that streak and give Ferrari valuable momentum heading into the final stretch of the championship.<\/p>\n

Team principal Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur later acknowledged that communication and timing are areas where the team must improve, especially when fighting at the front. The incident once again reignited discussions about Ferrari\u2019s operational sharpness compared to title-contending teams like Red Bull <\/a>and McLaren<\/a>, who have often demonstrated quicker decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\n

Lessons for Ferrari as season nears its climax<\/p>\n

The Mexican Grand Prix incident has added another chapter to Ferrari\u2019s ongoing struggle to optimize race execution. While Lewis Hamilton\u2019s raw pace was encouraging \u2014 particularly in qualifying, where he split the Red Bulls and McLarens \u2014 the penalty exposed weaknesses in Ferrari\u2019s tactical awareness and internal communication. It also showed how fine the margins remain at the top of Formula 1, where a moment\u2019s hesitation or unclear message can turn a potential podium into a frustrating mid-field finish.<\/p>\n

As the 2025 Formula 1 campaign continues, the Italian side will be under pressure to refine its race strategies and improve driver-engineer coordination. With Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton both capable of challenging the leaders, the Maranello team knows that cleaner execution and sharper decision-making could make the difference between podiums and missed opportunities.<\/p>\n

A costly miscommunication in Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n

In the end, what could have been a triumphant moment for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari became a harsh reminder of how critical split-second decisions and team communication are in Formula 1. The 10-second penalty not only cost the Briton a podium but also highlighted areas Ferrari must urgently address if they want to return to consistent front-running form.<\/p>\n

Oct 27, 2025Luca Marini<\/p>\n

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