Lewis Hamilton caught the attention of fans recently with a sarcastic social media reply to a viral Formula 1 meme. The exchange took place on X, where Hamilton responded to a fan’s post designed as an F1 BREAKING news banner, which humorously highlighted him without any actual news.
Hamilton’s Witty Reaction to a Viral Meme
The X post featured a mock-breaking news graphic and included the line,
“He [Lewis Hamilton] did nothing I just want you all to look at him.”
This playful jab quickly attracted over 100,000 likes within hours, partly due to Hamilton’s unexpected response. He replied with dry humor, admitting the post momentarily made him uneasy.
“Had me worried for a second,” he wrote.
The meme’s popularity extended beyond fans, as official Formula 1 social media accounts shared the post and spotlighted Hamilton’s reaction.
“Our breaking news graphics stop everyone in their tracks,” the official F1 account captioned the repost.
The meme format traces back to last year’s shocking announcement when Formula 1 revealed Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari. The news stunned fans, and the style of that announcement has since evolved into a recurring joke within the F1 community on various social platforms.
Challenges During Hamilton’s First Season with Ferrari
Hamilton’s inaugural year at Ferrari has been far from smooth, marked by an unpredictable car that struggles on race days and lacks the pace of rivals. Despite several upgrades, the seven-time world champion has yet to finish higher than fourth place.
Recently, Hamilton disclosed that his teammate Charles Leclerc had earlier access to a significant performance upgrade, allowing Leclerc more time to adjust to it compared to Hamilton, who faced difficulties adapting due to missing preset configurations.
“Charles ended up testing it and using it for a couple of races, and he is more acclimatised, as it was the first time for me using it, and it caught me out as we didn’t have the settings,” RacingNews365 quoted him.
Additionally, Hamilton revealed he has undergone a change in his engineering team mid-season, adding to the challenges faced.
“I’ve also had a change of engineer, so we’re both in the deep end basically.”
While Riccardo Adami remains Hamilton’s race engineer, the new addition is a performance engineer whose identity Ferrari has not disclosed. Despite inconsistent results, Ferrari maintains second place in the Constructors’ Championship this season.
What This Means for the Season Ahead
Hamilton’s sarcastic social media interaction offers a rare, lighter glimpse into his current mindset amidst a tense season. His openness about engineering changes and adapting to upgrades highlights the ongoing struggles within the team as Ferrari aims to close the gap to title contenders.
As the season progresses, Hamilton’s ability to adjust to evolving car settings and build rapport with his new engineering team could prove critical. Meanwhile, fans remain engaged with his off-track personality as much as his on-track performances.
