Lewis Hamilton disclosed a serious neck injury that hampered his 2025 Formula 1 start. The seven‑time champion crashed during a private three‑day test of the SF‑23 in Barcelona, knocking out a disc that damaged a nerve. The damage delayed his recovery for nearly nine weeks and set a rough tone for his Ferrari debut today.

Hamilton finished sixth in the standings, 86 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc, marking his first campaign without a podium. He described the injury as a daily battle: painkillers, injections, and nightly insomnia. The setback forced him to miss key development sessions, leaving Ferrari to adjust its strategy around him for the season's early races involving.

Despite the setback, Hamilton secured his first Ferrari win in Barcelona, breaking a 31‑race drought. Yet he remains 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and nine ahead of George Russell, who called him a “big threat.” Hamilton admitted he’s not chasing the title and focuses on winning the next race for his team this.

Hamilton’s disclosure highlights how a preseason injury can ripple through a championship. Ferrari’s performance has already suffered, and the team must balance driver recovery with competitive tweaks. The 41‑year‑old’s candidness underlines the physical toll at the sport’s highest level and the unforgiving nature of Formula 1 for drivers who push limits every lap of the.