Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 Nightmare Continues with Crash in Abu Dhabi GP Practice

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Lewis Hamilton’s tumultuous season with Ferrari reached a new low during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice session. The 40-year-old driver faced a significant setback when he crashed during the third practice, leaving him without a podium finish this year.

Crash in Abu Dhabi GP Practice

During the critical practice session, Hamilton lost control of his Ferrari at turn nine. He collided with the barriers after reporting issues with the car, stating, “Something buckled at the front and snapped the rear,” to his race engineer, Riccardo Adami.

This incident not only interrupted his practice but also raised concerns about the vehicle’s readiness for the qualifying round. Mechanics now face a race against time to repair the car before qualifying begins at 2 PM GMT.

Hamilton’s Challenging Season

Hamilton’s performance in recent races underscores his struggles this season. He has not advanced beyond Q1 in his last three qualifying attempts, including a disappointing last-place qualification in Las Vegas two weeks ago. Currently, he is sixth in the championship standings and cannot seem to shake off the label of having his worst season ever.

Currently, Hamilton has no podium finishes.
He is experiencing his first season without a podium in his career.
His former teammate, Nico Rosberg, described Hamilton’s current conditions as a “nightmare.”
Rookie driver Kimi Antonelli trails him by only 15 points in the championship standings.

Future Challenges

Hamilton’s frustration has been compounded by poor finishes in previous races, including a recent performance in Qatar where he qualified 18th and finished well outside the top 10. Despite these challenges, he shares the circuit with teammate Charles Leclerc, both of whom spoke out against suggestions from Ferrari chairman John Elkann regarding their focus.

As Hamilton prepares for what could be a pivotal qualifying session, fans and analysts alike are keen to see if he can turn his fortunes around at the Yas Marina Circuit. Given the long-standing rivalry and history at this site, expectations remain high despite his rocky season.

Updates will follow as the team works on Hamilton’s Ferrari in hopes of a better outcome.