Lewis Hamilton unfollows Ferrari as struggling Brit repeats old tactic out of the blue

Lewis Hamilton has completed a total wipe of his Instagram feed ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, unfollowing all accounts he was previously subscribed to, including Ferrari and his dog, Roscoe. This is not a new tactic for Hamilton. The seven-time world champion went dark on social media after losing the 2021 Drivers’ Championship title to Max Verstappen on the final lap of the season finale in Abu Dhabi in controversial circumstances.

The 40-year-old ended his absence from Instagram a couple of months later with a fresh post. However, unlike in 2021, this time, Hamilton’s motivations for an Instagram blackout are unclear. The legendary F1 star has experienced a challenging start to his maiden campaign with Ferrari and has received increasing criticism from some fans and pundits. This may have played a role in the Brit’s decision.

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