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The seven-time world champion was only 12th fastest in sprint qualifying in Miami.
Lewis Hamilton expressed disappointment in Mercedes’ performance in the Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying, acknowledging they needed to accept the outcome after missing out on SQ3. An error on his second push lap caused Hamilton to tap the wall at Turn 16, resulting in a 12th place finish; team-mate George Russell also failed to advance, settling for 11th. Despite both cars being within 0.050s of Nico Hulkenberg in 10th place, Mercedes failed to secure a spot in SQ3 for the first time since the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix sprint. Hamilton, who has been experimenting with setup changes in 2024, clarified that no new experiments were conducted, rather focusing on extracting maximum performance from the W15. With only the top eight earning points in the sprint, Hamilton was pessimistic about scoring more than his current 19 points this season, citing the challenge of overtaking on the circuit. He anticipated a tough sprint race from 12th position and emphasized the difficulty of overtaking at the track, setting realistic expectations to aim for points if possible. For the latest updates and insights from the F1 world, follow RacingNews365 on YouTube.
