P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc downbeat after Ferrari’s latest F1 woes.
Lewis Hamilton expressed that Ferrari faces a significant challenge ahead, following a lackluster sprint qualifying at the United States Grand Prix. In the qualifying rounds in Austin, Ferrari struggled for pace, with Hamilton and Leclerc barely making it through to SQ3 and qualifying 8th and 10th respectively. Hamilton noted the unexpected decline in performance and the difficulty in driving the car, emphasizing the substantial eight-tenths gap to Red Bull’s Verstappen. Both Hamilton and Leclerc highlighted their struggle to identify where Ferrari is losing time compared to their competitors, acknowledging the disappointing outcome. Commentators, including Jenson Button and Danica Patrick, observed Ferrari’s frustration and lack of answers for their performance woes, indicating a tough road ahead for the team as they aim to regroup and improve.
