Hamilton: “We knew we were 4-5 tenths behind on the straights. But I’m optimistic for the GP”

Hamilton, problems solved? At the end of the Miami Sprint, Lewis Hamilton explained that he had experienced deployment software problems on his Ferrari SF-26, a problem that had heavily penalized him both in Sprint Qualifying and in the quick race on Saturday. The Englishman quantified the inconvenience with a loss of around three tenths per lap. In qualifying, sixth place still had a positive connotation for the seven-time world champion. “The software problem seemed to be solved,” Hamilton underlined to Sky UK, adding: “The car was running much better, so I don’t think we had any power problems. It was the best performance of the whole weekend.” Optimism Hamilton Hamilton left himself with rather positive comments: “We modified the car and I was much more satisfied with it. It seems to me that we have taken a step forward, even if you can’t see it from my result. But I am optimistic for tomorrow”. A note of concern for Lewis Hamilton, however, came from the progress of rival teams – such as McLaren and Red Bull -: “The other teams are doing different things in development and we will have to examine the issue. I know we are pushing hard, but I know there is still a lot to do. I think there is still a lot to get from the package we currently have. Before this weekend we knew we were 4-5 tenths behind on the straights.”

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News
2026-05-03 22:00:00