Ferrari boss releases statement on Lewis Hamilton's disastrous Hungarian GP after worrying radio message

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has spoken out after Lewis Hamilton's radio message at the Hungarian GP raised serious concerns among fans.

In the final race before the four-week summer break, all eyes were on seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton as he looked to turn around what has been a relatively disappointing 2025 season.

Heading into the race weekend, the Brit boasted a record of always finishing in the top 10 at the Hungaroring, so long as he finished the race.

However, a lacklustre performance in qualifying on Saturday meant that Hamilton finished the race in 12th, the same position that he started in after being eliminated in Q2.

Speaking after the race, the Brit appeared to suggest that his time with Ferrari could already be approaching its end, and now team boss Vasseur has spoken out.

Lewis Hamilton finished 12th in the Hungarian Grand Prix. (Image: Getty)

As soon as he crossed the finish line in Hungary, Hamilton took to the team radio to apologise to his Ferrari colleagues for letting them down that weekend.

He said: “Really sorry about this weekend guys, for losing you points.”

The comments led to many fans taking to social media to express concerns about Hamilton's future in the sport, particularly given the fact that less than 24 hours earlier, he suggested that Ferrari should consider replacing him.

But it appears that this isn't an option for Ferrari boss Vasseur, who claimed that his driver's comments didn't come from a lack of motivation, but instead was simply just frustration.

Speaking post-race, Vasseur said: “I don’t need to motivate him. Honestly, he’s frustrated, but not demotivated.”

“Yeah, he’s demanding. But I think it’s also why he’s seven-times world champion. He’s demanding with the team, with the car, with the engineers, with the mechanics, with myself as well.

"I can understand the frustration from Lewis, that's normal, and he will come back."

Fred Vasseur remains confident that Hamilton will come back following his disappointing performance. (Image: Getty)

Hamilton heads into the summer break sixth in the drivers' standings and is yet to claim his first podium finish with Ferrari, despite the fact he won the sprint race in China in April.

However, the 40-year-old can now enjoy some time away from the track to figure out what he feels went wrong in Hungary before returning for the Dutch Grand Prix in late August.