Lewis Hamilton's weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix turned into a complete washout, and the seven-time world champion isn't holding back about it. The Ferrari driver qualified sixth on Friday and managed exactly the same position come race day, but not because he improved. Instead, he benefited from chaos befalling both McLaren drivers, which tells you everything you need to know about how poorly things went for him at Baku.

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Throughout the race, Hamilton was battling demons with his car setup. He had zero confidence in the front end and couldn't get his tyres to come alive when it mattered. After the chequered flag, he was visibly frustrated during his radio chat with engineer Carlo Santi, demanding they investigate why Ferrari had been so slow all weekend. It wasn't just Hamilton suffering either, as his teammate Charles Leclerc limped home fourth, barely half a second ahead of 16th-grid starter Kimi Antonelli.

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In his Sky Sports debrief, Hamilton painted a picture of complete tyre chaos. He said his tyres just wouldn't switch on, no matter how much he worked them. His first stint finished better when they finally started responding, but then he switched compounds and the nightmare repeated itself for the final stint. He was essentially sliding around Baku with no pace, unable to catch the guys ahead or hold off those behind. It was a rough afternoon.

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Hamilton kept his response measured when asked what Ferrari needs to do going forward, simply saying they need to keep trying. He also brushed off questions about Christian Horner's recent comments linking him to a potential Red Bull return, staying focused on the immediate problem at hand, which is getting that Ferrari competitive again before things spiral further.

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