Lewis Hamilton wipes Instagram clean — What it means for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari was supposed to be the stuff of racing fairy tales—scarlet glory, roaring tifosi, and a late-career resurgence for the seven-time champ. But 2025 hasn’t gone to script. The results? Underwhelming. The vibes? Off. And now, Hamilton’s nuclear option: he’s unfollowed everyone on Instagram—Ferrari, his own brands, even Roscoe, his famously adored bulldog.
What’s Behind the Social Media Purge?
This isn’t the first time Hamilton’s gone radio silent. After that Abu Dhabi heartbreak in 2021, he vanished from social media entirely. Now, with Ferrari struggling to give him a competitive car, fans are wondering: Is this just Lewis decluttering his mind… or a quiet scream into the void?
The Ferrari Reality Check
So far, the marriage hasn’t been smooth. His best finish? P5 in Bahrain. His championship position? A lonely seventh. There have been flashes of brilliance—like that sprint win in China—but consistency’s been missing. Miami summed it up: stuck in P8, barking at his team over the radio when they hesitated to let him pass Charles Leclerc:
“Take a tea break while you’re at it.”
Post-race, Hamilton stood firm:
“I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter. I’ve still got the fire in my belly.”
He later hinted at car issues:
“We found something underperforming. I’m losing over a tenth a lap. Hopefully it’s fixed soon.”
Ferrari’s Response: “This Is Fine”
Team boss Fred Vasseur played diplomat:
“They’re champions. They want to win. Asking them to yield isn’t easy—but we handled it well.”
Translation? Things are tense, but we’re pretending they’re not.
What Now?
With 39.5 million followers, Hamilton’s every move gets dissected. This social media cleanse could just be his way of resetting. Or maybe it’s a silent protest—a reminder that he didn’t leave Mercedes to fight for scraps.
One thing’s clear: Ferrari promised him a title-contending car. So far, they haven’t delivered. And Lewis? He’s never been good at hiding his frustration.
