Lewis Hamilton addresses neck injury from 2025 F1 pre-season crash
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Lewis Hamilton disclosed that a neck injury impacted his start to the 2025 Formula 1 season. The injury occurred during a private testing session in January at Barcelona, where Hamilton crashed the SF-23 on the second day. This incident hindered his preparation as he transitioned to Ferrari. Hamilton's comments clarify the challenges he faced at the beginning of his maiden season with the team.
- •Hamilton revealed neck injury affected 2025 F1 season start
- •Injury resulted from crash during January test in Barcelona
- •The incident hindered preparation for his season with Ferrari
- •Hamilton is a seven-time world champion
- •Details provide insight into Hamilton's challenges last season
- 4:18 PMAutosport — Hamilton details neck injury that affected start of 2025 F1 season
- 4:09 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton explains neck injury that affected 2025 F1 season
"Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was carrying a neck injury at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after suffering a pre-season crash. To prepare for his maiden season with Ferrari last year, the seven-time world champion conducted a private three-day testing of previous cars programme at Barcelona in January. But on day two, he crashed aboard the SF-23 causing a less than ideal start to ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was carrying a neck injury at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after suffering a pre-season crash. To prepare for his maiden season with Ferrari last year, the seven-time world champion conducted a private three-day testing of previous cars programme at Barcelona in January. But on day two, he crashed aboard the SF-23 causing a less than ideal start to ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 25, 2026, 4:18 PMHamilton details neck injury that affected start of 2025 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was carrying a neck injury at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after suffering a pre-season crash. To prepare for his maiden season with Ferrari last year, the seven-time world champion conducted a private three-day testing of previous cars programme at Barcelona in January. But on day two, he crashed aboard the SF-23 causing a less than ideal start to ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 25, 2026, 4:09 PMLewis Hamilton explains neck injury that affected 2025 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was carrying a neck injury at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after suffering a pre-season crash. To prepare for his maiden season with Ferrari last year, the seven-time world champion conducted a private three-day testing of previous cars programme at Barcelona in January. But on day two, he crashed aboard the SF-23 causing a less than ideal start to ...Keep reading
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