Lewis Hamilton has vowed to “come back stronger” after the F1 2025 summer break, insisting that the “fight’s not over” despite a difficult start at Ferrari. It comes after the seven-time World Champion appeared to raise doubts over his participation in the second half of the season following Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton could barely muster any words after a Hungarian Grand Prix to forget on Sunday, though did hint at “background” issues at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, 40, is yet to register a podium for Ferrari after 14 races this season and finished outside the points in 12th at the Hungaroring.

Despite Lewis Hamilton’s recent comments referring to himself as “absolutely useless”, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur defended the seven-time World Champion, saying he is “frustrated but not demotivated.