Belgian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton voted Driver of the Day
This Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps, Lewis Hamilton proved that he had lost none of his magic. Starting from the pit lane after a nightmarish Saturday, the Ferrari driver drove a race of anthology to climb back up to 7ᵉ place. He leaves Belgium with the title of Driver of the Day.
We left him frustrated on Saturday, but found him conquering on Sunday. Nothing suggested a memorable Sunday for Lewis Hamilton after a disastrous qualifying. Eliminated in Q1, with a complete lack of pace behind the wheel of a capricious Ferrari, he couldn’t do better than 18th position. His team, noting the technical limitations of the car, decided to replace several mechanical components, which forced him to start from the pit lane this Sunday at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. A double penalty that could have dashed any hope of points. But that was without counting on the experience and strategic flair of the seven-time world champion.
The race began under the rain, with treacherous conditions from the first laps. Several drivers were caught out by the lack of grip and timing errors, but the Ferrari driver expertly navigated through this chaos. Patient yet opportunistic, he quickly gained positions, notably through precise overtakes on cars that were far more competitive in qualifying. The true key to his race was his tactical decision at the right moment: when a window opened to switch from intermediate to slick tires, the seven-time world champion was one of the first to take the risk. Result: several positions gained over his opponents who stayed too long on rain tires. On track, he notably shone with a superb overtake on Liam Lawson in the second sector, proving he hasn’t lost his touch. Each lap seemed to push the limits of what was thought possible with a Ferrari that has been lagging this season. He finally finished 7th, after climbing more than ten places, a performance unmatched by anyone else this Sunday.
At Spa, Lewis Hamilton did not win, but he made a lasting impression. In a weekend that seemed lost from the start, he turned a tough race into a strategic and technical masterclass. At nearly 41 years old, he proves he still has the desire, talent, and drive. Next stop: Zandvoort, where he might once again defy the odds.
– Lewis Hamilton 38.8%
– Oscar Piastri 10,6%
– Charles Leclerc 9,6%
– Lando Norris 6,7%
– Alex Albon 6,3%
