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Lewis Hamilton suffered a shock early exit at the United States Grand Prix as he ended the Q1 session in 19th place.
Lewis Hamilton suggested that starting from the pit lane is likely for the United States Grand Prix due to his challenging qualifying session. The seven-time world champion finished 19th in the Q1 segment, his worst-ever qualifying performance at the Circuit of the Americas where he has previously secured pole position three times. A suspension failure on the formation lap of the sprint race caused Hamilton to struggle throughout the day, describing the car’s performance as a nightmare. With parc fermé conditions in place after the start of qualifying and Hamilton expected to start from the back of the grid, Mercedes may make adjustments to the car’s setup and potentially install a new power unit for a pace advantage in the race. Considering the car’s inconsistent balance and lack of grip, Hamilton emphasized the need for changes and the possibility of starting from the pit lane. Additionally, fans have the chance to win F1 prizes by subscribing to the YouTube channel and participating in the giveaway.
