F1 Pundit: Hamilton "Hibernating" as Ferrari Woes Continue

According to the latest reports, Formula 1 pundit Mark Hughes has expressed concerns about Lewis Hamilton's apparent lack of motivation and drive amid his underwhelming debut season with Ferrari.

In the aftermath of Hamilton's disastrous outing at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend, where he retired from the race due to a series of incidents, Hughes has compared the 7-time world champion to a "hibernating animal" who is simply waiting for the situation at Ferrari to improve around him.

Hughes explained that while Hamilton still believes he is destined for something extraordinary with Ferrari, the veteran driver seems to be "just enduring at the moment" without any visible "fire" or passion. The journalist suggested that Hamilton is in a state of despondency, patiently waiting for the team to turn things around rather than actively pushing to make it happen himself.

Hamilton's struggles in Brazil were particularly acute, as he was involved in multiple collisions at the start of the race, sustaining damage to his car that ultimately led to his retirement. The 40-year-old described the weekend as a "nightmare" for both himself and the entire Ferrari team, who suffered a double DNF at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.

With Hamilton now sitting sixth in the drivers' standings, 26 points behind rookie Kimi Antonelli, who finished a career-best second in Brazil, the pressure is mounting on the former Mercedes driver to rediscover his form and lead Ferrari's resurgence. However, if the assessment of Mark Hughes is accurate, it appears Hamilton may be lacking the necessary drive and determination to spearhead that charge in the immediate future.