After 'venting' his frustration, Lewis Hamilton could come back stronger from F1's mid

Lewis Hamilton’s dream of an eighth Formula 1 title with Ferrari is spinning off track.

His comments at the Hungarian Grand Prix in early August sparked concern among fans of Hamilton and Ferrari as the seven-time champion called himself “absolutely useless”, suggested Ferrari should consider replacing him, and hinted at deeper issues. “There’s a lot going on in the background that is not great,” Hamilton said .

Having a four-week break before next week’s Dutch Grand Prix offers a much-needed reset, argues Michael E. Sawyer, author of a biography of Hamilton, “Sir Lewis,” published this year.

“I think he’s venting, I think he’s down. I think the summer break couldn’t have come at a better time for him,” Sawyer told The Associated Press. “It gives him a chance to reflect and think thro