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Hamilton hits Ferrari humiliation after breaking 43-YEAR record
Lewis Hamilton set an unwanted F1 record at the US Grand Prix by enduring the longest streak – 19 races – without a podium for Ferrari since his debut, surpassing Didier Pironi’s previous 43-year record.
Despite a strong showing at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton equaled his best finish of fourth, missing out on a podium spot due to strategic decisions and a late-race tire puncture.
Hamilton’s charge for a podium was hindered by team instructions to conserve his skid block and prevent the car from disqualification.
The Briton managed to keep pace with Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris but ultimately fell short of a top-three finish.
Hamilton’s teammate Leclerc secured third place, cementing Hamilton’s unwanted record while the title remains elusive for the seven-time world champion.
