The Ferrari driver had a tricky day of practice which saw him drop out in the second Qualifying phase, meaning he started the race in 12th position on Sunday (03.08.25) and failed to gain any ground.

He told F1 TV after the race it had been a "pretty bad" experiene and asked if any progress had been possible, he said: “Not really, no. Just stuck where I was.”

The 40-year-old driver is "glad" the sport is now going into its summer break.

Asked his mindset, he said: “Same as it was yesterday. I’m glad it’s over. I’m looking forward to going away.”

Lewis had caused a stir after Qualifying when he suggested Ferrari should consider a driver change, and he has now admitted he has a "lot going on" that "is not great".

Asked if he could help viewers understand his comments, he told Sky Sports F1: “Not particularly. When you have a feeling, you have a feeling. There’s a lot going on in the background that is not great.”

FI President and CEO Stefano Domenicali - who used to be Ferrari's team boss - believes the seven-time world champion will get back to his best soon.

He told Sky Sports F1: “First of all, Lewis is a jewel, he is an incredible athlete, so no matter if it is a difficult moment, he will react, and I’m pretty sure he will show the reason why he is here.

“He wants to achieve his eighth title, and he will triumph again. So, stay with Lewis and he will do a great race, and be very, very strong after the summer [break].”