P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sky F1’s Anthony Davidson has laid bare the “chinks in the armour” that potentially cost Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton victory at the United States Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton, running on a different tire strategy, narrowly missed the chance to challenge Max Verstappen for the lead in the race at the Circuit of the Americas. A mistake at Turn 11 cost Hamilton valuable time, as did a slower pit stop by Mercedes. Davidison, analyzing the race, highlighted these moments as key factors that hurt Hamilton’s chances. Additionally, Hamilton struggled to overtake Charles Leclerc, losing even more time in the process. All of these factors cumulatively impacted Hamilton’s performance and ultimately prevented him from securing a win.
Source: Crash
