BREAKING: Tension Erupts Between Lewis Hamilton and Father Anthony Over FIA Role
In a bombshell development that has shaken the paddock, Anthony Hamilton—father of Ferrari driver and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton—is set to take on a significant role in Young Driver Development at the FIA. The appointment, reportedly influenced by Anthony’s growing relationship with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has ignited a deeply personal rift within the Hamilton family.
Sources close to the situation reveal that Lewis, long an outspoken critic of Ben Sulayem and the FIA’s leadership, was blindsided by his father’s new alliance. When approached for a comment following the announcement, Lewis reportedly offered only a curt, three-word response: “Good for him.”
The icy statement stunned many, but none more than Anthony himself. Expecting at least a private show of pride or support from his son, the elder Hamilton was said to be “furious” and “deeply hurt” by the perceived snub. One insider claims the tension escalated so quickly that Anthony nearly disowned Lewis, calling the moment “the lowest point” in their father-son relationship.
Fans have taken to social media with mixed reactions—some expressing disappointment in Lewis for not setting aside personal grievances, while others defend his stance, given his history of clashing with FIA leadership over issues of equality, transparency, and driver safety.
Despite the friction, Anthony Hamilton remains poised to begin his new FIA role with a focus on mentoring and elevating diverse young talent—a mission he shares with his son, though now from a very different platform.
Whether this rift can be mended remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Hamilton legacy just took a deeply personal and very public turn.