Hamilton's clear: ‘Not now, not then, not ever!’ after latest setback

The Briton had another challenging weekend, in which he scored a total of two points after finishing seventh in the Sprint. On Sunday, the seven-time world champion made contact with Franco Colapinto on the opening lap, which damaged his front wing and floor.

Reflecting on the weekend, Hamilton shared on social media: "Brazil. Thank you for all the love, always. In the end, it wasn’t the race we wanted. It’s gutting, especially after some good progress, but we will move on."

He also emphasised that he will never give up fighting. "I back my team. I back myself. I will not give up. Not now, not then, not ever."

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After Charles Leclerc's DNF following the Safety Car restart at Interlagos, Ferrari scored zero points last Sunday. As a result, the Italian team lost ground in the battle for P2 in the constructors' standings.

Entering the final three rounds, the Scuderia is still searching for its first win of 2025, while Hamilton is also yet to score a Grand Prix podium.

Talking at an event held to celebrate the partnership between Stellantis and the Italian Olympic Committee ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics, he said: "We have drivers who need to focus on driving and talk less. We still have important races ahead, and securing second place in the Constructors’ Championship isn’t impossible. This is the most important message coming from Bahrain (where Ferrari won the WEC title): it shows that when Ferrari is a team, we win.”

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