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Lewis Hamilton “devastated” after shock Q2 exit in first home race for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton expressed his deep disappointment for not advancing to Q3 during the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying session, as he felt “super gutted” and “devastated.”
The qualifying session was equally disappointing for Ferrari as neither Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc secured a spot in the pole position shootout.
Struggling to find time at the end of Q2 left Leclerc and Hamilton vulnerable, ultimately getting bumped down the order by Carlos Sainz in the Williams.
Aston Martin’s decision to run on medium tires proved crucial, as they managed to eliminate both Hamilton and Leclerc, allowing Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll to advance to Q3.
Hamilton acknowledged the challenges ahead, predicting a difficult race at the notoriously tough-to-overtake Imola circuit.
With limited overtaking opportunities and a low grid position for Ferrari, Hamilton highlighted the tough battle they faced in progressing forward during the race.
