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Lewis Hamilton is unhappy with the F1 schedule on sprint weekends, branding it “pretty impossible” compared to a normal grand prix weekend.
Lewis Hamilton believes that developing a good set-up in the single practice session before the United States Grand Prix will be “pretty impossible.” The Grand Prix in Austin is the fourth sprint race of the season, and marks the start of a series of adapted weekend schedules, including races in Sao Paulo and Qatar. The new format for 2024 involves a single practice session on Friday followed by sprint qualifying, leading cars into parc ferme conditions. Hamilton finished second in the 2023 US Grand Prix but was disqualified for excessive plank wear due to difficulties setting ride-height with the reduced practice time. Hamilton described the one-hour session as an extremely tough task, emphasizing the challenges of limited practice time and the importance of simulations in preparation for races. Despite past mistakes, Hamilton and his team are focused on improving their simulation models and starting on a better platform for upcoming races.
