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Lewis Hamilton “couldn’t care less” about P8 in latest Ferrari disappointment
Lewis Hamilton expressed disappointment with Ferrari’s lack of speed at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing in eighth place after starting from P12 due to qualifying struggles. Despite a botched team order that left him ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton lamented Ferrari’s lack of competitiveness at a circuit where they have previously shown strength. Despite starting the weekend strongly with a Ferrari 1-2 in practice sessions, a strategy error led to Hamilton’s elimination in Q2 and Leclerc’s crash in Q3. Hamilton acknowledged the importance of qualifying in a race where overtaking proved difficult, indicating operational improvements are needed for Ferrari. With Mercedes now moving above Ferrari in the constructors’ championship standings, the disappointing result leaves Hamilton unsatisfied with the outcome.
