Lewis Hamilton gives blunt answers to two questions as wait for first Ferrari win goes on at Monaco GP

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 25/05/2025

- 17:17

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Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after finishing fifth at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 40-year-old had gone into the event hoping to win his first race with Ferrari since his blockbuster move earlier in the year.


But Hamilton, though able to finish fifth, struggled for speed in France - with Lando Norris securing glory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.

The Briton was asked about the race by Sky Sports - but didn't seem in the best of moods.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after finishing fifth at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday

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Firstly, he was asked about the 50-second gap to the race leaders. He replied: "It happens."

Then, when quizzed on if he knows why, he simply responded by saying: "Nope."

Hamilton was asked about the controversial pit stop rules that were enforced during the race. He seemed happier to elaborate on this subject, whule also confessing that he 'wasn't anywhere near' Norris, Leclerc and Piastri.

"I can’t comment on the rest of the race, for me I was in the middle of nowhere," he said.

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"I started seventh, was behind two cars for some time, managed to clear them, then I was in no man's land after that.

"The gap was relatively big and I was not racing anyone. I needed a Safety Car or something but it didn't happen. It was pretty straightforward from there.

"The information wasn't that clear. I didn't know what I was fighting for. Was I fighting for the next spot ahead?

"I wasn't anywhere near the guys in front."

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Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's race for a first race win of the season has gone on following Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix

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Hamilton's team-mate, Charles Leclerc, also opened up.

The Frenchman won the Monaco Grand Prix 12 months ago but was unable to repeat the feat, with Norris pipping him to the post.

Leclerc admitted that he felt Ferrari hampered their chances of victory in qualifying on Saturday.

He was, however, pleased that he was still able to secure a place on the podium - even if it wasn't the one he wanted.

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"At the end of the day, we lost the race yesterday," he said.

"We should have done a better job. Lando did a better job this weekend and deserved the win.

"I realised a childhood dream last year, not this year, but considering everything it was a lot above our expectations.

"I thought being in the top 10 would be a challenge, at the end we are second and very close to P2. It has been a good weekend overall, but I wish I won."

Lando Norris

Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday

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F1 drivers will return to action at the Spanish Grand Prix on June 1.

Max Verstappen is the defending champion, with the Dutchman also reigning supreme in 2023.