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Lewis Hamilton could only finish 17th in a woeful sprint race for Ferrari in Qatar.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his thoughts on the challenging sprint race performance of Ferrari at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he finished 17th and struggled to overtake due to a problematic car setup.
Starting from the pit lane, Hamilton faced issues with the rear-wing assembly and suspension changes by Ferrari, which did not improve their competitiveness on track.
Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, also had a difficult race, finishing in 13th place after dropping positions on the first lap and encountering off-track excursions while battling with his car.
This disappointing result marks the first time since Monza in 2021 that Ferrari failed to score points in a sprint race, further impacting their standing in the constructors’ championship.
Hamilton elaborated on the challenges faced by the Ferrari team, highlighting issues such as lack of stability, rear-end grip, bouncing, and mid-corner understeer, making it a demanding and unpredictable fight for both drivers throughout the race.
