Lewis Hamilton admitted that he was “devastated” by the outcome of the Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari.

Revealing that Ferrari struggled with its tyres and massive oversteer in challenging Interlagos conditions, Hamilton confirmed that the Scuderia will go away and investigate its SF-26 in order to come back stronger in Las Vegas. He also passed on congratulations to former team Mercedes after it wrapped-up the Constructors’ title.

Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari investigation into Brazil woes

Both Ferraris started the Brazilian GP from outside the top 10 following engine penalties.

However, after Hamilton stormed his way from 20th to top 10 by the end of Lap 1, suddenly the situation was looking far more positive.

Alas, after Ferrari ordered its driver to yield a position to Oliver Bearman, as the FIA investigated a potential leaving the track and gaining an advantage case, Hamilton’s performance never recovered and he sunk back down the order.

As such, Hamilton pushed to swap from intermediate tyres to slicks as the track dried. That persistence paid off as Ferrari eventually obliged, and his early pace on the softs was strong.

But, the seven-time world champion was never able to truly work his way back into contention. A late-race spin as the rain returned did not help matters.

Hamilton eventually finished ninth, a position behind teammate Charles Leclerc who progressed to eighth.

It was P7 for the Monegasque before a five-second penalty, for causing a collision with Liam Lawson, swapped that pair around in the final classification.

Taking to Instagram after the Brazilian GP, Hamilton could not hide his disappointment.

A Ferrari investigation into the struggles of its SF-26 looms.

“Devastated by yesterday’s race, especially with how it ended,” Hamilton began.

“It started so well, but we struggled with the tyres and massive oversteer. In those conditions, it made things incredibly difficult.

“I pushed as hard as I could, but we just didn’t have the pace this weekend.

“We’ll work to understand why and come back fighting at the next race.

“The team worked so hard on the car all weekend and I’m grateful for every bit of that effort. Ultimately, this isn’t the race we wanted to deliver.

“Especially to this crowd Brasil, thank you always for the energy and support. This place holds such a special place in my heart, the love you give to me I send right back to you.”

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Ferrari also saw its mathematical hopes of winning the Constructors’ title come to an end in Sao Paulo as Mercedes secured its first such crown since 2021, and the F1 2026 title double.

“Well done to Mercedes for winning the Constructors’ Championship and the incredible year they’ve had overall,” Hamilton continued. “Truly deserved.

“To everyone supporting us, thank you for sticking with us through the difficult days as well as the good ones. I feel that support, and I don’t take it for granted.”