Lewis Hamilton experienced his second 360-degree spin of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, losing control at the exit of Turn 9 during FP2. This latest incident highlights a challenging start to his weekend and continues a pattern of struggles since joining Ferrari.
Why it matters: Hamilton's repeated errors at Zandvoort, though without crashes, underscore the difficulties he's faced in adapting to his new SF-25. This comes after an "underwhelming start" to his Ferrari tenure, culminating in strong self-criticism at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The details:
- The seven-time world champion executed a similar pirouette in FP1 at Turn 2, managing to avoid impact on both occasions.
- Despite the FP2 spin, Hamilton quickly recovered to set the fourth-fastest time, outpacing teammate Charles Leclerc, who encountered traffic.
- His latest incident occurred amidst a heavily disrupted FP2 session, which saw red flags for crashes involving Lance Stroll and Alex Albon.
The big picture: Hamilton expressed deep frustration at the Hungarian GP, qualifying P12 and labeling himself "absolutely useless." He suggested Ferrari needed to change drivers, indicating significant disappointment with his and the team's performance.
What's next: Hamilton aims for a strong performance in the latter half of the season to turn around his fortunes with Ferrari. A clean and competitive showing in qualifying and the race at Zandvoort will be crucial for rebuilding confidence.