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Lewis Hamilton is not a fan of the 2026 Formula 1 machinery around Monaco, despite taking third place on the grid
Lewis Hamilton, a multiple-time contestant of the Monaco Grand Prix, expressed his dissatisfaction with the latest Formula 1 era, considering it one of his least favorite. The current F1 season features lighter and narrower cars, supposedly enhancing the race spectacle at Monaco, but the decreased downforce levels have left Hamilton yearning for a previous car generation. Despite the challenge, Hamilton acknowledged that qualifying was not terrible, indicating that the 2020 period provided the best grip. This year’s Monaco Grand Prix saw Hamilton starting from the third position behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen, with both drivers acknowledging the unique demands of the circuit and vehicles. Antonelli appreciated the return to a ‘normal’ qualifying session, where energy management was not a concern, allowing drivers to focus solely on driving fast.
