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Lewis Hamilton feels Ferrari’s simulator hasn’t been helping him, following a tough Saturday in Miami
Lewis Hamilton expressed dissatisfaction with Ferrari’s simulator after a challenging Saturday at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, stating that it leads him astray in terms of car setup. Despite improvements to the SF-26 during the race weekend, Hamilton finished 6th in qualifying after a frustrating 7th place in the sprint, while teammate Charles Leclerc secured 3rd position in both races. Hamilton acknowledged the team’s progress in qualifying but lamented his inability to maximize performance in Q3. He emphasized the importance of finding the right set-up early in the weekend for better results. Reflecting on competitive upgrades, Hamilton noted McLaren’s success compared to Ferrari’s package and raised concerns about differences in front wing concepts among top teams. Despite challenges, Hamilton remains optimistic about his performance in the wet conditions expected for Sunday’s race.
